Boxes 1 through 4 Completed |
Instructions for Steps 1 and 2 - Basting and Satin Stitch for Boxes 1 through 4 |
Step 1 Basting Completed |
Step 2 Satin Stitches for Boxes 1 through 4 |
Step 3 - Drawing or pulling canvas threads from each of the four boxes.
Begin with Box 1, clip 14 threads between the horizontal basting lines on both sides of Box 1. Move scissors as close to the satin stitches as possible. There will be two horizontal threads uncut on both the top and bottom of Box 1 for placement of the Zig Zag Hemstitch.
After cutting, begin to loosen each thread by pushing it down with a needle. This may be difficult because of the sizing or glue on the canvas which keeps it stiff. It gets easier as more threads are removed.
As each horizontal thread is loosened, pull it out with tweezers
This is what Box 1 looks like after all the horizontal threads have been drawn or removed.
For Box 2, count down 2 horizontal canvas threads from the top basting stitches and clip 10 horizontal threads from both sides of the box, leaving 2 horizontal canvas threads above the basting stitches at the bottom.
For Box 3, use the same instructions as for Box 1.
For Box 4, clip 5 horizontal threads below the top basting line, then clip 5 horizontal threads above the bottom basting line on both sides of the box, leaving 4 horizontal threads in the middle of the box.
Below is what Boxes 2, 3 and 4 will look like after drawing threads from each
Step 4 - Box 1 - Zig Zag Hemstitch
Step 4 - Box 1 - Zig Zag Hemstitch |
Box 1 Completed - Zig Zag Hemstitch |
Step 5 - Box 2 - Four Sided Hemstitch and Coral Knot
Step 5 - Box 2 - Four-sided Hemstitch and Coral Knot |
Next step is to again insert your needle under the next two
vertical canvas threads as well as the two vertical canvas threads in the next
group of four. Wrap your stitching
thread around the needle (see second picture below) and pull. This will now form a cluster of four vertical
threads (two from the previous group and two from the next group).
Box 2 - Coral Knot - Step 1 |
Box 2 - Coral Knot - Step 2 |
Box 2 - Coral Knots Completed |
Step 6 - Box 3 - Hemstitch Over 2 Threads with Beads
Begin stitching the Hemstitch on the left top side over two canvas
threads. Stitch the bottom beginning on
the right over two canvas threads.
Box 3 - Hemstitch Over 2 Threads |
To add the beads, secure your stitching thread in the middle
of the right side (under the satin stitches), slip a bead onto your stitching
thread then insert your needle behind the next four vertical threads (forming a
cluster).
Box 3 - Beads - Step 1 |
Then insert your needle up between the four vertical threads
in the cluster (two vertical threads on each side), keeping your stitching
thread above the needle.
Box 3 - Beads - Step 2 |
Now pull your stitching thread tightly, forcing the left two
vertical threads to lie over the right two vertical threads as shown below.
Box 3 - Beads - Step 3 |
Box 3 - Beads - Completed |
Step 7 - Box 4 - Hemstitch and Herringbone Stitch
Box 4 - Herringbone Stitch Chart |
Box 4 - Hemstitch and Herringbone Stitch Completed |
That's it. I hope these instructions were clear. I am not a teacher by profession and am not sure if I've over done it or didn't do enough instructions.
I want to reference the Beginner's Guide to Drawn Thread Embroidery by Patricia Bage as a wonderful resource for drawn thread work.
I want to reference the Beginner's Guide to Drawn Thread Embroidery by Patricia Bage as a wonderful resource for drawn thread work.
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