Skip to main content

B - WHIPPED BACK STITCH

The smooth, solid finish of this stitch makes it perfect for words and outlining.

1. Complete a set of back stitches (see Back Stitch in STITCH GLOSSARY).

2. Once a set is complete, bring the needle back down to the first insertion point of the set of back stitches and stitch up through the insertion point, pulling the thread tight (1).
3. Using the needle, weave the thread under the first back stitch on top of the fabric from right to left (2, 3).
4. Pull the thread all the way through, pulling away and along the set of back stitches (4).
5. Bring the needle back around, repeating this action along the entire set of back stitches, always weaving under the stitches from right to left (5).
6. Once the set is complete, push the needle back through the fabric, into the last insertion point of the set of back stitches, and pull tight (6, 7).
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Tropical Patches

Transform almost anything with these tropical iron-on patches! MATERIALS Linen Wool felt Chenille 18 needle Embroidery thread Scissors: fabric and embroidery Heat n Bond Iron 1. Transfer the three patterns onto the linen fabric, leaving sufficient space in between each so that they can be individually cut out in step 3. 2. Stitch the patterns following the keys for the white lotus, the banana leaf and the African violet (see Tropical Plants in Flowers Category : White Lotus, Banana Leaf, African Violet ) . 3. Once the stitching is complete, cut around each patch leaving a little less than 1in (2.5cm) of fabric all the way around. 4. Now cut three pieces of wool felt to match the shape of the embroidered linen patches, making them just a little larger to allow for a felt ‘border’ all the way around the edge. Place the felt pieces behind each of the linen patches. 5. Using a single strand of an embroidery thread of your choice, use whipped back s...
Post a Comment
Read more

SUMMER FLOWERS (Part 2)

Sea Holly Although this perennial flower can easily be confused with the globe thistle, its blooms are quite unique. Sea holly flowers make great additions to wedding bouquets and once established in garden beds, they are very drought-tolerant. Pink Astilbe The plume-shaped blossoms of this flower come in many colors varying from white to pink to purple. The astilbe blooms in dazzling colors for several weeks, but as time passes and the flowers dry, the colors begin to fade. Chamomile The name of this flowering herb means ‘earth apple’, even though it better resembles a daisy! It has many medicinal uses ranging from treating hay fever to reducing anxiety, as it has a calming effect when consumed. Fuchsia A common hanging basket plant, fuchsia is native to South America where over 100 different vibrant species grow. In the late 1800s, fuchsia officially became a color, a striking dark pink to match the flower’s petals. Gerbera Daisy With its large bloom,...
Post a Comment
Read more