Kate Pankhurst
Award-winning hand embroidery
Art of Stitch
Learn casting on, chain and split stitch below. The step-by-step photos and description are the slide deck on the left. The same stitch is taught as a video in the box on the right.
Casting on
Thread a size 22 crewel needle with Appleton wool, the length of your forearm. Make a knot in the end and do two tiny running stitches. Come up on the front of your fabric
Pull the knotted end's tail up firmly, slide your embroidery scissors underneath and snip off.
Your yarn is now secure. Cast on where you are able to cover it up later with embroidery.
Thread a size 22 crewel needle with Appleton wool, the length of your forearm. Make a knot in the end and do two tiny running stitches. Come up on the front of your fabric
A simple, decorative stitch that takes some practice to get it even. Follow the sequence and learn how here.
Cast on with a size 22 crewel needle
Continue downwards in the direction of your pattern. Ensure even tension, and that all the links in the chain are identical.
A simple, decorative stitch that takes some practice to get it even. Follow the sequence and learn how here.
Create a supporting structure for filling stitches by using this really easy technique. Follow the sequence here.
Cast on and bring your needle up on the outline of your shape.
Finish to complete the shape. Now your ready to cover it with satin, long & short etc.
Create a supporting structure for filling stitches by using this really easy technique. Follow the sequence here.