Learn Embroidery Stiches - Algerian Eye

Dear Sudha,

Thanks for stepping in and giving your valuable comments. You made my day. I will be very happy if you post the picture of the cross stitch woolen ganesh ji with the algerian eye border after finishing.

 

Re: Learn Embroidery Stiches - All-over Stitch

All-over Stitch


The All-over Stitch is a stroke stitch used to work groundings where no particular pattern is desired. The stitch is made in any direction and of any size.


It is a wonderful stitch that can add texture and interest to an embroidered piece and fits well into most design fill areas.


As can be seen in the illustration below, the finished embroidery almost resembles a crazy quilt with all the different shapes and sizes.

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Care should be used in using this, or any other background stitch, compliments, not overpower the principal design. The color of the silk, as well as type of embroidery thread used, will determine the overall look. A simple change of either can change the look of the finished piece dramatically.

 

Re: Learn Embroidery Stiches - Alternating cross stitch

Alternating Cross stitch is only suitable for even weave fabrics. The advantage to working cross stitch in this manner is that the stitches on the reverse of the fabric form also a cross stitch.



Since cross stitch is one of the oldest stitches in the world many variations are practiced. Cross stitch is used mainly on even-weave fabrics, where the threads can be counted. Although the actual construction of cross stitch remains the same, there are different methods of working.

If working cross stitch in a traditional manner one rule applies to all methods. The top diagonal stitches must always fall in the same direction. I should point out however, that in contemporary embroidery this rule is sometimes broken.

To work cross stitch using this method, first work every second diagonal stitch of the bottom row.


On the return journey work the missing diagonal stitches.

On the third journey work every second top diagonal stitch then return working the final top diagonals.

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This version of double cross stitch is a canvas stitch but it is also a pleasure to work this stitch as a filling on linen or any even count fabric in a fine thread. As a hand embroidery stitch it has much potental.


It is simple and easy to work as the cross is formed by working two horizontal stitches then two diagonal stitches over seven threads.
This forms the first cross. This is then crossed again by two sets of diagonal threads.
To complete this stitch work a small upright cross stitch in the threads left between the double cross.
You can use other stitches in these small places such as a French knot or a small bead.


This illustration is worked in multicoloured hand dyed thread on 26 count linen.

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