In this video you'll learn my favorite outline stitch - the splitstitch. The splitstitch is raised a bit from the surface of the fabric, and it has a lovely, almost-braided look to it. I use it more than any other stitch. Have fun with it!
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Great video, thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Seth!
ReplyDeleteI discovered your site this morning and have thoroughly enjoyed it and learned several things. I've been wanting to get started embroidering, but I'm a little unsure about what thread to use. I cross stitch an have a ton of that thread. Is that what is used for embroidery? Thank you for all of the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMelissa Faires
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteYou can use any kind of thread you like to embroider - wool, silk, cotton - twisted, single-strand, etc. I use plain ol' DMC 6 strand thread for most of my stitching - and I'm guessing that's what you use for your cross-stitching. It's inexpensive, comes in a rainbow of droolworthy colors, and readily available.
Sometimes I use yarn for super fat stitching. Honestly - if you can get it through a needle you can probably embroider with it.
Love this! I'm learning so much with your vids! I can't wait to go to the craft store tomorrow to get more supplies and actually make...something!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Be sure to show us what you make!
ReplyDeletePerfect tutorial! As your split stitch. Wow, love how you show this.
ReplyDeleteGlad it was helpful!
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