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Embroider a first long, vertical stitch at the top. Stitch from one edge to the other, then cover the entire pattern in slanted long stitches that cross in the middle.
Cover the surface of the pattern in rows of alternating long and short stitches, overlapping one row over the other. Embroider from left to right then from right to left.
All the stitches have the same length, and one row overlaps the other.
Starting from a central point, embroider an odd number of long stitches of the same length. Bring the needle out through the center then alternately enter above and below the long stitches to fill them completely. Insert the needle upside down to stop the floss.
Embroider the long horizontal and vertical stitches, which must be the same length, in the shape of the grid pattern.
This is worked in two steps. First, embroider two rows of regularly spaced, alternating running stitches, the visible part longer than the hidden part. Then connect the rows with long stitches from one to the other.
Embroider the blocks alternating the horizontal and vertical stitches.
Creation No. 1
Landscape shirt
Practice long stitches
STITCH USED
Long stitches (see lesson on page)
SUPPLIES
× DMC milled cotton floss: 1 skein each of colors 3812, 3755, 322, 312
× Erasable fabric marker
× Embroidery needle
× 1 shirt
INSTRUCTIONS
Trace the enlarged pattern with an erasable fabric marker onto the back yoke of the shirt. Embroider with a pointed needle, DMC milled cotton floss, two strands each of green 3812, sky blue 3755, medium blue 322, and dark blue 312.
Work the scenery with long stitches varying their lengths. Avoid leaving any floating threads between the patterns, as they appear transparent on light fabric.
Creation No. 2
Delicate pillowcases
Practice the satin stitch
Satin stitch (see lesson on page)
Stem stitch (see lesson on page)
SUPPLIES
For the big cushion:
× DMC milled cotton floss: 1 skein each of colors 822, 642, 644
× Special embroidery carbon paper
× Translucent, metallic, clay beads
× 31½" (80cm) of white linen 59" (150cm) wide
× 1 cushion (15¾" x 19¾" [40 x 50cm])
For the small cushion:
× DMC milled cotton floss: 1 skein each of colors 822, 642
× Special embroidery carbon paper
× 15¾" (40cm) white linen, 59" (150cm) wide
× 59" (150cm) of white lace
× 1 cushion (11⅞" x 15¾" [30 x 40cm])
INSTRUCTIONS
Enlarge the patterns. All the seams are joined right sides facing ⅜" (1cm) away from the edge.
Big cushion: Cut two rectangles measuring 57 x 77cm and one rectangle measuring 30 x 77cm from the white linen. Assemble all three pieces. Press open the seams then overcast. Hem the ends.
Using the carbon paper, trace the patterns in two opposing angles.
Embroider in satin and stem stitches with two strands of the floss. Sew on the beads. Fold the big side, then the small one into the middle. Stitch the sides. Turn over. Form a ruffle by stitching all around, 1" (2.5cm) from the edges.
Small cushion: Cut two rectangles from the white linen measuring 42 x 32cm and one measuring 42 x 15cm. Follow the same steps as for the big cushion, placing the pattern in the right, inner corner of the central rectangle.
Do not form a ruffle but sew the lace by hand around the pillowcase.
Creation No. 3
Bird shirt
Practice the encroaching satin stitch
Encroaching satin stitch (see lesson on page)
Stem stitch (see lesson on page)
French knot (see lesson on page)
SUPPLIES
× DMC milled cotton floss: 1 skein each of the shades of white, 310, 3706, 3340, 307, 517, 3761, 907, 470, 3862, 606
× Carbon paper
× Pointed embroidery needle
× Embroidery hoop
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