Lattice embroidery

The latest stitch in the Stitch Explorer Sampler is a simple bit of trelli work (lattice filling, square laid filling)..

The other day, we looked at Griffin Stitch, a lattice filling, as part of the Stitch Fun series. While playing about with that particular lattice variation, I discovered something that you might discover, too, if you’re fiddling about with lattice stitches any time soon. They’re kind of addicting. Here’s a really simple lattice variation that’s ...

Trellis stitch is a great way to fill large areas quickly. You can work it quite simply or really go to town with some creative flair!

Battlement couching is used in hand embroidery as a colorful filling stitch. Continuing with different lattice stitches in the Stitch Fun series, today we’re going to look at battlement couching and see just how easy it is to do! I think this is my Favorite laid thread / lattice technique – I love the way ...

Starting today, let's take a look at the stitching technique called “Lattice”! I have 3 lessons planned, with the first one being just the basics. Now, I don't know if you've already noticed, but the terminology area in hand embroidery can be a bit confusing at times. One book calls a stitch “A”, the other one calls it “B”, on the internet you can find articles attributing other names to it... This situation is can be applied to Lattice technique too. Some sources call it just like that…

Time to play with a stitch and have a bit of Stitch Fun! This stitch is particularly fun, because it's colorful, it's a little complex, but it still works up fairly quickly. Griffin Stitch is a lattice filling used in hand embroidery, counted work, and canvas work. As with most lattice filling

Starting today, let's take a look at the stitching technique called “Lattice”! I have 3 lessons planned, with the first one being just the basics. Now, I don't know if you've already noticed, but the terminology area in hand embroidery can be a bit confusing at times. One book calls a stitch “A”, the other one calls it “B”, on the internet you can find articles attributing other names to it... This situation is can be applied to Lattice technique too. Some sources call it just like that…

Thread Addiction. I suffer from it. Do you? The main target of my addiction is silk, with a hefty helping of gold thrown in for kicks. I can’t help it! Threads – especially silk and gold – are my One Weakness. (Please don’t bring up linen right now, ok?) I’ve tried to overcome the problem, ...