February 17, 2012
Splitting the Difference: Split Stitch vs. Split Backstitch
Yesterday, we talked a little bit about the split stitch, discussing the direction from which the stitch is split: do you split up into the stitch or down into the stitch?
February 16, 2012
Splitting Hairs over Split Stitch?
You might call this splitting hairs – going into too much detail over something that seems to matter little – but it’s a question that comes up often, so it’s probably worth addressing briefly.
This is the question: when you work the split stitch in hand embroidery, does it really matter from which direction you split the stitch?
Most split stitch directions will tell you to split up into the stitch from underneath it. But, you might argue, as long as you’re splitting the stitch, does it really matter all that much? Can’t you split from the top, which is much easier to accomplish because you can see right where your needle’s going?
To answer the question, I’m going to take the middle path: it depends…
February 15, 2012
RSN Handbook of Embroidery – Give-Away!
Here’s your chance to add the Royal School of Needlework’s Handbook of Embroidery to your needlework library! Today, I’m giving away one copy of the book, courtesy of Lynn Hulse. (Thank you, Lynn!)
February 14, 2012
Still Long & Short Stitching with Silk
Time for a Medallion Project update! I’m almost half-way finished with the M on the central monogram, and I’m absolutely itching to get to the finish line on this part of the project.
February 13, 2012
RSN Handbook of Embroidery – Book Review & a Question
This book review has been a Long Time Coming! I’ve had the book for a while – sent to me by a friend – and while my plan was ever to review it for you all, I felt I couldn’t do a review justice by a cursory reading of the book. Finally, I have read it from cover to cover, and I feel (somewhat) confident in writing a review.
February 11, 2012
Medallion Update: Not There Yet
Yesterday, nary a stitch was stitched on the Medallion Project! So much for the Weekly Deadline! What does this mean? Simply that next week, I’m going to have to double-time it. I suppose we shall see what happens!
In the meantime, here’s the update, and some answers to some questions that have arisen:
February 10, 2012
Blackwork Fans – This Looks Fun!
Tanja Berlin’s got something fun going on on her website, and if you love blackwork (or even if you love the idea of it, but haven’t tried it yet), you might want to take a look!
