Long and Short Stitch Shading - My Supplies
If you want to join me in working through a small long and short stitch shading sampler, here's a little bit about the project and the list of supplies that I'm using....
The long and short stitch shading lessons series that I'll be posting here on Needle 'n Thread over the next several weeks will consist of a small sampler of eight elements, each focusing on a different shape.
The whole piece is a total of 7" square, which keeps the individual elements rather small. The colors above are only approximate - I doodled them in while considering color schemes and shading.
The middle section is left empty. If you decide to do the whole piece in a square as the pattern is drawn (like above), then you can use the middle to stitch your own little something, shaded. Or you can add some personal information, to document when you stitched it, etc.
You can skip the whole "square" layout, and just do each element separately, on a bit of scrap fabric. It's all up to you.
I'm working the square, as designed above.
When I'm ready to publish the lessons, you'll receive a downloadable pattern in a plain line drawing, plus a downloadable color guide like the one above, just to give you the idea of the shading, and also a downloadable stitch-direction guide.
Here's the supply list:
1. Fabric - a 12" square of cotton - high thread count muslin (calico) is suitable - in white or natural. I used a piece of good cotton from a new pillow case that I was going to stitch, but that I messed up on when transferring the design onto it. So you can use a "scrap" if you want to conserve a bit on fabric or expense.
2. Hoop or frame - you'll want a hoop (either a 4" or 6" hoop will work). Alternately, you can use stretcher bar frames - 10" work fine, if you're working on a 12" square.
3. Needles - #10 crewel
4. Sharp Scissors
5. Pencil - I use a mechanical pencil
6. Thread: I'm using DMC stranded cotton in the following colors. You are welcome to use the same colors or change them to suit you. I've arranged the DMC color numbers in numerical order for shopping convenience, if you're going to buy threads. If you have suitable threads in your stash, though, feel free just to use those!
DMC Colors:
158, 159, 160, 161, 223, 225, 347, 349, 351, 353, 469, 471, 472, 613, 745, 814, 3011, 3012, 3013, 3052, 3855 and ECRU
I'll be presenting the lessons in a sequential order, progressing from least difficult to more difficult. The first lesson will cover setting up the project. After that, each lesson will deal with an individual element (the group within a square).
There will be at least two videos accompanying the series of lessons. Unfortunately, my software did something weird when I tried to complete the first video, so I'll be looking into that. The first video was 57 minutes long originally, edited down to 27, for the basic long and short stitch. I'll try to edit it further! Aaack!
So that's the plan! If you're interested, you can join me in the venture! If you just want to watch from the sidelines, that's fine, too! And if you aren't interested, never fear - I'll still keep up with some other content for those of you not inclined to shade!
I'm looking forward to this series - I hope you find it fun, too.
The long and short stitch shading lessons series that I'll be posting here on Needle 'n Thread over the next several weeks will consist of a small sampler of eight elements, each focusing on a different shape.
The whole piece is a total of 7" square, which keeps the individual elements rather small. The colors above are only approximate - I doodled them in while considering color schemes and shading.
The middle section is left empty. If you decide to do the whole piece in a square as the pattern is drawn (like above), then you can use the middle to stitch your own little something, shaded. Or you can add some personal information, to document when you stitched it, etc.
You can skip the whole "square" layout, and just do each element separately, on a bit of scrap fabric. It's all up to you.
I'm working the square, as designed above.
When I'm ready to publish the lessons, you'll receive a downloadable pattern in a plain line drawing, plus a downloadable color guide like the one above, just to give you the idea of the shading, and also a downloadable stitch-direction guide.
Here's the supply list:
1. Fabric - a 12" square of cotton - high thread count muslin (calico) is suitable - in white or natural. I used a piece of good cotton from a new pillow case that I was going to stitch, but that I messed up on when transferring the design onto it. So you can use a "scrap" if you want to conserve a bit on fabric or expense.
2. Hoop or frame - you'll want a hoop (either a 4" or 6" hoop will work). Alternately, you can use stretcher bar frames - 10" work fine, if you're working on a 12" square.
3. Needles - #10 crewel
4. Sharp Scissors
5. Pencil - I use a mechanical pencil
6. Thread: I'm using DMC stranded cotton in the following colors. You are welcome to use the same colors or change them to suit you. I've arranged the DMC color numbers in numerical order for shopping convenience, if you're going to buy threads. If you have suitable threads in your stash, though, feel free just to use those!
DMC Colors:
158, 159, 160, 161, 223, 225, 347, 349, 351, 353, 469, 471, 472, 613, 745, 814, 3011, 3012, 3013, 3052, 3855 and ECRU
I'll be presenting the lessons in a sequential order, progressing from least difficult to more difficult. The first lesson will cover setting up the project. After that, each lesson will deal with an individual element (the group within a square).
There will be at least two videos accompanying the series of lessons. Unfortunately, my software did something weird when I tried to complete the first video, so I'll be looking into that. The first video was 57 minutes long originally, edited down to 27, for the basic long and short stitch. I'll try to edit it further! Aaack!
So that's the plan! If you're interested, you can join me in the venture! If you just want to watch from the sidelines, that's fine, too! And if you aren't interested, never fear - I'll still keep up with some other content for those of you not inclined to shade!
I'm looking forward to this series - I hope you find it fun, too.
Labels: embroidery lessons, embroidery tips and tricks, long and short stitch, needlepainting, pictures, stitchalong lessons
Posted By: Mary Corbet on Monday, July 27, 2009
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Hi Mary,
I am longly waiting for the lessons of short and long stitches.I am first to join in this venture.
Thanks for the update.
Sweety
Bless you for this. My thread shading skills are rusty and I'm looking forward to stiching along with you.
Dear Mary,
This is a great idea! I will join you in this project.
Best wishes,
Catalina
i can't wait to follow along. your site is the BEST!!!!
Yes ! I am interested ! I am sure I need some more tips to improve in this technique. I am looking forward to watching your videos.
Cheers
Mary, that's a very good idea!
I have always wanted to learn, how to do the shading in needlepaint. Now, I can try it myself.
Thank you for your work.
Awesome! I am so excited to do this. I have all the supplies already. Thank you for taking time to do this or us.
I can't wait to get started! I have to buy a few of the DMC flosses, but that won't be hard to do.
I'm so excited to get started on this, Mary. Thank you so much for doing this. I can't imagine all the hours you devote to this little group. I'm so grateful.
Shari Masson
Canada
Add me to the list of those who want to follow your lessons on shading. Been so long since I have done anything like this, so I am excited about doing some samples to update my skills. Thanks for offering your experience to help us on shading.
Amazing how things come up just when I need them to. I am getting ready to work on a project that this will teach me what I need to know! Thanks for being so insightful, even if you didn't realize you were!
Ren
Me too, Me too, Me too
I am very excited to join in this project. Ihave a complete kit of Berlin's wild rose but I think this will give me the courage to face that. Thanks as always Mary, you are the best;.
Thank you Mary for this ...I need to learn long and short because i have two different samplers which require it in DMC!! this will be a great 'push' to get going!! Thanks you get!! Looking forward to following this!! Karin
Hm, I don't think I have those colors of thread, I'll just *have* to go buy them. Such a pity. :-)
Thanks for putting this together! I can teach myself most stitches from books, but I'm glad to get a little more instruction on shading, it's not as easy to pick up.
Mary your the best. I can't wait to get started. I dabbled in silk shading a few years back but can't get the hang of it.Some stitches seem to go the wrong way. Thank you so much for your time in doing this for us.
Pam. UK
I'm ALWAYS all ears and EYES when you do shading. My skills are still poor and my shading looks CLUNKY. Still trying to master the art of subtle movement from one color to another. Thanks Much Mary. I read your daily newsletters religiously.
Oh, I so want to do this, Mary! You are so organized. Everything is so clear. I wish I had the time. I even have all the colors. You can be sure that I'll at least be "watching from the sidelines."
Thank you very much dear Mary!
I been waiting for this news!
Hugs!
Maria del Valle
Oh you poor thing with the first video! How frustrating!!!
As you know, I'm a bit under the weather atm, but should be better in a month or so, and I'll join you then, before getting back into my sampler. This is too good an opportunity to miss!
Thankyou So Much for putting this effort in
Mary,
I think this is some of the best that embroidery has to offer. I want to stitch along.
I'm looking forward to following this. I've never done this before and will be watching only.
Thanks so much. I look forward to this. I love thread painting and have been wanting to get some practice.
Thank you so much Mary. I'm new to your site and just yesterday tried Trish Burr's little sample instructions (on her site) to try and make a shaded pansy. For the first time, I think it came out pretty good but your lessons will expand this information. I'm just now learning about embroidery (well, I did a little when I was kid), after spending years with cross stitch. Looking forward to studying along with everyone!
Hi Mary,
Count me in. Learnt this in school and that was a long time ago. Time to brush up before I teach my daughter. Thanks for the supply list.
I've never entered a stitch along, but I can't miss this.
I only have two colours. Today I'll buy all I need.
Thank you so very much, Mary!
I am interested.
I will join you in this project.
Thank you
marie-jeanne
This sounds like a good refresher. Thanks for posting it.
Hi, Mary! I'm certainly going to try following your lessons! :) Just hope I can find everything I need here in Brazil... I still have to find out what Ecru is! :D
Keep posting!
Hi Mary! I've wanted to learn this method for so long! Thank you for teaching us all.
I will be there...always learn better by watching someone else.
Mary,
I'm off shopping for the threads and looking for my material. I'll keep checking in to see where you are on the project and when the children are back in school (ahhhhhhhh) I'll pick up my needle n thread and join in. Thank you very much for your time and energy Mary.
Maria in Kansas
Hi Mary,
I have been following your site for some time. Now I am so excited to be starting a class on your site. Looking forward to starting this class. I have supplies in hand. Will be waiting with bated breath.
Carol
Hi Mary:
I am really happy about getting started on our long and short stitch-along tutorial!!!
Thank you so much!!!!!
Carolyn
Hi Mary,
I would really like to join this group. This is the first time I have had a look at your website and have spent the whole morning watching your stitch videos. so much easier than looking at book illustrations..... Thank you for all the hours you have put into your excellent website.
Stephanie
North Carolina
Welcome aboard, Stephanie!
You'll be able to find all the articles relating to the long and short stitch lessons here:
Long and Short Stitch category
There will be some other posts in there, too, that aren't necessarily the lessons themselves, but eventually, all the lessons will end up under that category.
To see the most recent articles on the site, click on "HOME" in the top menu. You can also subscribe via RSS feed or the daily newsletter (both options in the right hand column). With the newsletter, each day's blog post will show up in your inbox.
Have fun!!
MC
I'm looking forward to this project. Marjorie
Thank you mary.I am waiting for this long and short lessons.Already i have all the material.
Thank you mary.from so many days i am waiting for your long and short lessons.Already i have all the material.
Thank yor Mary. If you don´t mind I´d like to participate.
(manuelamarin@gmail.com)
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