t in this manner is that it is easily possible to pass the stitch over or under a raised bar or other obstacle. For instance, a tendril, for which it is a par- ticularly suitable stitch, may need to cross over a thick stem such as that suggested by the dotted band in the diagram. The Samplers in… … be of the same substance and FIG. no. SHEAF STITCH. kind as that used for the rest of the work. The working thread must now be brought through at point A in the figure. It should emerge at the outer edge of the first pair of cross threads. The first stage, that of passing it round two sets of the…
Samplers · Embroidery
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