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!