Crewel Embroidery - part 2

Hello readers,

In today's post I want to share two sections of the Crewel embroidery - Buttonhole Stitch and Block Shading

Buttonhole Stitch

An unusual choice for a filling stitch, don't you think? This was my first reaction too. 

Typically, this stitch is used as an edging stitch and well, for Buttonholes!!

But since the stitches are so close together, not much fabric is seen. And it works as a filling stitch.

Below is a close up look at the Buttonhole Stitch that I used in my project. The little knots (purls) at the bottom where the thread forms a loop gives it a visual appeal. And makes the stitch strong.

If you would like to learn this stitch, click here.

I worked the Buttonhole stitch in rows. Starting with the light shade at the top and moving to dark shades at the bottom.

This was my first section. I undid the stitches a few times until I was happy with the result.

OK. Moving on to the next section...

Block shading

Block shading is similar to Long and Short stitch. It is a filling stitch with a gradual change of shades. 

This is one of my favorite stitches! I did a long post on Long and Short Stitch a while ago. You can read about it here.

  

This was an easy section. Got it right the first time!

I worked with three different shades. 

 

 

  

 

Happy Embroidering!

Sukanya

Crewel Embroidery

Hello everyone, 

In the next few posts I would like to share my work on Crewel Embroidery. It was a fascinating project for me - working on an embroidery that is over a thousand years old and learning many new stitches along the way.

A little Introduction 

Crewel embroidery was popular in the 17th and 18th century England. The popular choice of fabric was linen, which was stretched over a frame and held in place using tacks.

The embroidery gets its name from the use of crewel wool for the stitches. This gives the embroidery a raised appearance. You can find crewel wool from suppliers online or specialty embroidery stores within your local area. Kits are another great option to try this embroidery.

Until next time, 

Happy Embroidering :) 

Sukanya

Elegant Feather Stitch on Kurti

Hello readers,

Season's Greetings! It's been a really long time. I wanted to end the year 2020 on a positive note, by resuming my blog. I am happy to be back, in this familiar space to share and catalog what I really enjoy doing!

And today, I would like to share a really simple but elegant stitch, the Feather stitch. I have used it on a neckline and sleeve hem of my Kurti.

Unfortunately, I did not take detailed pictures of my work. But here's how I did it. 

I started at the top of the neckline on one side, followed along the neckline and ended at the tip of the V opening. Since I wanted the design to be as symmetrical as possible, I started at the top on the other side and ended at the tip of the V opening.

If you would like to try this stitch, here is the tutorial for Feather Stitch.

I would like to end today's article by saying 'Thank you' to my wonderful family and friends for motivating and inspiring me to start blogging again. 

 

Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe 2021!

Sukanya