Having completed my blackwork portrait of Bracken, I’m now half way through the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) certificate. My next module is botanical silk shading, for which there’s A LOT of preparation to do! I shouldn’t really be surprised by this point in my RSN journey. 😂 And I’ve certainly felt that the preparation […]
I’ve just finished writing a coral stitch tutorial for a new pattern and kit (more on that near the end…). So I thought it’d be a good time to add it to my web tutorials as well! I especially like using coral stitch to add some texture to my embroidery. I’ll talk more about how
It’s been quite a while since I last posted about my Royal School of Needlework blackwork embroidery module. As it’s been quite a while since I’ve worked on it! However, in the last few months I was able to get back to class again and my blackwork has now been handed in for assessment! Woohoo!
Lately I’ve been taking some time for reflection, so I thought it would be fun to look back at how I got into embroidery. I’ve been stitching so long that sometimes it feels like something I’ve always done. However there obviously must have been a starting point… Since I enjoy hearing about other people’s journey
How would you categorise fly stitch? I’ve used it to create a decorative line. As a filling stitch. Also as a stand alone, detached stitch. So I guess you could say it’s pretty versatile! As well as all that, changing the angles and spacing of your stitches can create different effects. So one row of
In my tutorials on stem stitch, raised stem band and buttonhole stitch I briefly mentioned how you could smoothly switch between these stitches. As I use this a fair bit, I wanted to go into more detail to make sure it’s clear. So I’ve put together a quick eye embroidery pattern to demonstrate! I think
French knots have a reputation of being a bit tricky. But I also know plenty of embroiderers who love them! I’ve found a couple of simple tips that make them nice and easy, so if you’ve been struggling with this stitch read on… How to stitch Bring your needle up where you want your knot.
Last week was mental health awareness week, a subject close to my heart. It’s even a big part of why I started this blog in the first place. I’ve found stitching to be incredibly beneficial for my mental health. So I’m keen to share that power with as many people as I can! During the
I think burden stitch is a lovely stitch for filling large or small areas of your embroidery. It creates a good texture and can be stitched in different ways to mix it up and create different effects. I’ve always found the name a bit funny though. I guess my mind goes to the context of
I’ve taken a few art classes over the years that have helped me learn the basics of colour theory. Having focused on maths and science in school, I find it a fascinating subject to now get into! Plus, I like using some simple colour theory principles to guide me when I’m deciding on a colour
