I decided to look back to see what I accomplished this year, and I was somewhat surprised! I see posts all the time about stitching projects completed and achievements for the year, so this is mine. This year we introduced our Kits of the Month, and y’all liked them! We had great fun putting these …
I hope after all of the discussion on types of pin stitches and where to use them, that you are seeing the value of anchoring thread with a pin stitch. It makes a much neater appearance, when you select the proper style of pin stitch for the type of thread and stitch. You can also …
Pin stitches can be in a line, like back stitch, where that’s appropriate. The line can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal. So where would you want to use a pin stitch like this? There are lots of places – think open areas like trellis stitch, or couched lines. This woven broad cross is an example …
A third form of pin stitch is an L stitch. This may fit better in some circumstances than a T stitch, and is flatter than a pin stitch 3 times over the same canvas thread. The L stitch is a combo of the other two types of pin stitch. Some of you may be familiar …
A T stitch is another form of pin stitches, one that is ideal for under a flatter stitch like a waffle stitch, or a flat area like satin stitch. It’s also good when the thread is bulky and 3 times over the same canvas thread will make a noticeable bump. Place the T stitch where …
Anchoring with pin stitches – Part 2 – T stitches Read More »
Pin stitches are my preferred method of anchoring threads. I demonstrate them in my class stitch videos, and consider them to be a workhorse stitch that everyone should know how to use. So first, let’s define pin stitch. A pin stitch is a small stitch that anchors thread at the beginning of a length of …
No this isn’t a new picture – but we need a picture so I thought something spring-y would be nice. Anyway, we’ve made a few changes to the website and wanted you to know about them. SEARCH FEATURE – we’ve added a search feature to the site. We didn’t have one previously, but as we …