Available after September 2023
The reverse side of stitches also form interesting patterns, and this project celebrates “The Flip Side”.
Teaching objectives:
- Discover how the backs of stitches create interesting patterns
- Work with various stitches and thread textures
- Develop an ease in stitching that emphasizes the construction of the stitch
- Learn techniques for starting and stopping threads
- Work from the back and the front of the canvas
Stitchers will apply Ultrasuede appliques in various areas, then stitch from the back of the canvas through the appliques so the reverse side of the stitches forms the patterns on the front. This is more challenging than one would think, and requires some thought to achieve without thread anchor points showing through.
Stitches include waffles, crescents, teardrop crescents, couching, double herringbone, sprat’s heads, chain stitch, fans, twisted cord, giant rice, 3 sided stitch, reversible cross stitch.
| Duration | 2 day class, for advanced stitcheres |
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| Kit Materials | 18 ct. mono deluxe Eggshell canvas; DMC and Presencia #8 pearl cottons and flosses; Kreinik #8 braids; Caron Collection Waterlilies; Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays, Neon Rays+, and Silk Lame' Braids; size 22 tapestry and chenille needles; Ultrasuede in four colors |
| Size | 6" x 6" on 18 ct. mono deluxe canvas, 109 x 108 stitches |
| Student Supplies | 2 pairs 12" stretcher bars with tacks or staples; scissors for thread, metallics and fabric; laying tool; magnification and lighting if needed |