Stumpwork Embroidery

Going, going, gone. Glow-in-the-dark thread is my new favorite thing. Post Views: 183

Hi everyone! I’m sort a newbie and I’m looking for some advice. Why do my stitches STILL look wonky? They aren’t uniform and some don’t even look like an X shape. Here’s what I’ve done so far: 1. Stitch in the same direction /// then \ 2. Unwind my thread so it’s not twisted 3….

The Friday freebie from last Friday ? ? Post Views: 184

I just finished stitching this freebie. It’s on 32 ct. white chocolate linen from Wichelt. The color doesn’t come across well though. I am learning that I like Durene’s designs better on 28 ct. linen due to the detailed backstitching. I needed to make a number of adjustments and leave some stitches out because they…

I finished a pillowcase Post Views: 176

This was the most Epic piece I’ve done so far! Almost 3yrs in the making (off and on)…. Could have done with and inch or so extra fabric at top and bottom as that was rather tricky having to stitch so close to the edge) but got there in the end…. (~85x110cm). Three Elephants by…