Duplicate stitch is one really common way to add more color to a knitting project, but another great idea is to
use embroidery stitches on the surface of your knitting, such as French knots.
Not exact matches
In this craft tutorial,
embroidery artist Nicola McEachran from NDM Handmade shows you how to make a sweet apple blossom brooch
using simple
embroidery stitches, felt and a handful of sequins.
My second design, a Princess and the Pea pattern which can be
used as a sampler for
stitches, proved to be very popular and in the year that followed making
embroidery patterns increasingly became an important part of my life.
I taught myself
embroidery stitches and concentrated on making artwork again,
using fabric as my paint and thread and needle as my brush.
Using the black
embroidery thread
stitch them on at the same time passing through the center of the head with your needle.
materials: 1 sheet colored felt1 sheet white felt1 sheet black feltwhite
embroidery floss40» of white cord, cut in half pattern: Click here for printable pattern cut out pieces according to pattern.punch holes for lacing (i
used a leather punch) blanket
stitch the sides and top edge of back panels.overlap the toe cap 3/8» from the edge of the tongue.
These iron - on transfers are the best of both worlds: No tracing required, just
use the cotton thread included to fill each butterfly in with easy
embroidery stitches!
I also
used a shiny machine
embroidery thread that I picked up on sale for some of the decorative
stitches.
The Swiss masters
used a special
embroidery technique to avoid tightening or pulling the fabric, while decorating it with satin
stitch dogs in shades of blue, brown, grey and yellow.
I chose to outline my heart
using embroidery floss and then I added some sparkle by
stitching on some sequins.
Shirt:
Stitch Fix Brixon Ivy «Diaz
Embroidery & Crochet Detail Cotton Top» (similar) Skirt: LulaRoe Azure Skirt c / o Shoes: Rack Room Shoes c / o (similar) Earrings: Nickel and Suede Bag: Target Bracelets: Kendra Scott and Alex and Ani c / o Watch: Wristology Watches (
use code 45 for 20 % off your purchase) Ring: Kendra Scott
I cut a simple Christmas Tree from some green felt +
use some
embroidery string to
stitch around the edges.
Shirt:
Stitch Fix Brixon Ivy «Diaz
Embroidery & Crochet Detail Cotton Top» (similar) Pants:
Stitch Fix Dear John «Niki Cropped Skinny Jean» (similar) Necklace: Pixley «Carly Multi-Stone Layering Necklace» (similar) Watch: Vierra Watches c / o (
Use code BEINGMOLLY for 10 % off) Cuff: Your Words Cuffs c / o (
Use code MOLLY for 10 % off) Wedges: Nine West via Rack Room Shoes c / o Clutch:
Stitch Fix (similar)
Top: Victoria Road Fair Trade Fashion «Josephine Top» in Midnight Sequined
Embroidery c / o (
use coupon code «MOLLY20» for 20 % off) Coated Denim Pants: Old, similar here Shoes: The Root Collective Bag: Shop Wearwell Bracelet: Marquet Fair Trade c / o Chokers: Nickel and Suede and
Stitch Fix
-LCB- Lovely vintage cross
stitch alphabet that you could easily
use for both
embroidery and paper crafting projects alike, via April - Mo on Flickr. -RCB-
Use embroidery and unique
stitching to create a 3 - D effect on a flat space.
The Swiss masters
used a special
embroidery technique to avoid tightening or pulling the fabric, while decorating it with satin
stitch ladies on scooters.
The photo does not do justice to the
embroidery on this sweater: in some places, the
embroidery is layered for depth of color; in other places, certain
stitches are
used to create depth.
The Swiss masters
used a special
embroidery technique to avoid tightening or pulling the fabric, while decorating it with an all - over satin
stitch pattern.
I chose to
use yarn for one pillow cover and three strands of
embroidery floss for the other and
used the blanket
stitch to sew the napkins together around the two pillows covers I made.
The biggest difference between my
stitched heart garland and the original is that I decided to
use baker's twine instead of
embroidery thread.
Inside, «Copperhead» accent
stitching is
used throughout, and special
embroidery is showcases on the seats and headrests.
The show car also had a road car spec interior
using seven Bridge of Weir semi-aniline hides with hand -
stitched quilting of a unique design, creating a flowing pattern that evokes a dynamic sense of movement across the seats and headlining, while «Z»
embroidery in the headrests and rear parcel shelf added a further flourish.
Using reclaimed Harris Tweed wools he
stitches complex high relief stump - work
embroidery as well as jovial images of local crofters» sheep.
By focusing on contemporary
use of fabric and
embroidery and
stitching techniques, the show breaks from the traditional view of fabric and
embroidery works as craft, and presenting these mediums instead as fine art.
Working predominantly with textiles, Los Angeles - based artist Megan Whitmarsh
uses hand -
stitched embroidery to fabricate replicas of personal and cultural ephemera.
He
uses a variety of media including
embroidery / cross
stitching, videos, public intervention, and sculptures.
In her new series of self - portraits, consisting of loosely painted gouaches and finely
stitched silk and wool
embroideries, Emin
uses a limited colour palette to depict an isolated female figure within a domestic setting, spatially framing the body against a chaise longue or at the foot of a bed.
Using a bulky needle and some
embroidery floss, I took a
stitch on each slat... going in through the hole, and coming out just above the slat to hold them together.
This circular Brazilian hand
Embroidery design and bullion hand embroidery design look pretty and here pretty pink and purple glossy threads have been used for the
Embroidery design and bullion hand
embroidery design look pretty and here pretty pink and purple glossy threads have been used for the
embroidery design look pretty and here pretty pink and purple glossy threads have been
used for the
stitching.
I cut a simple Christmas Tree from some green felt +
use some
embroidery string to
stitch around the edges.
If I won, I'd
use my Ottlite to help me with hand -
stitching, like
embroidery, sewing on buttons and snaps or even browsing my favorite crafting books!