Waste knot embroidery

The waste knot method is definitely the easiest and fastest I've come across for starting and finishing your embroidery threads.

French knots can be a bit tricky. Leading to a love or hate feeling. A couple of good tips will make sure you fall into the love camp!

First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your

How to cast on your thread using a waste knot. This is out of the book I’m writing. I hope it’s helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Stab stitches are by far the most secure way to anchor your threads and are invisible once stitched over. Regular knots will come undone over time and leave the back of the piece untidy. They also form bumps on the front and back of the fabric after the piece has been mounted. Waste Knot: To do it, start by making a large knot at th

Bullion knot (bullion stitch) is a very versatile stitch. You can use Bullion knots not only to make famous Bullion roses but also, to embroider petals of other flowers, make buds, leaves, grass, starfish, and many more. Watch a video tutorial and learn how to make a bullion knot stitch! Impara ricamo a mano - Punto vapore. Siuvinėjimo dygsniai - Video. #bullionknot #puntovapore #embroidery #diy

Did you know you can separate hand embroidery thread? Six strand cotton embroidery thread is made up of 6 individual strands of thread that can be separated to create different weights when stitching. This is similar to using a fine line marker vs a bold marker. When I teach embroidery workshops, many attendees who've tried embroidery before don't realize you can in fact separate the embroidery thread. And if they've tried separating their thread, they've probably turned it into a giant…

Learn how to embroider the French knot stitch with this DIY embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial.

French knot is, undoubtedly, the most popular knot stitch out there. But it has a “twin” - colonial knot. Jump in to explore the similarities and differences between the two! So, how do you stitch colonial knot? Many people fear it because it seems tricky. Me too, for a long time I used french knots exclusively and didn't even want to try the colonial one because it just seems difficult. But I was wrong! Once you “crack” the process, stitching colonial knots will go smoothly and fast. The…