Embroidery Sampler by Rebecca Ringquist

Volume 90%

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All levels | 1 hour 26 min

Introduction
Overview00:43

Getting Ready to Embroider
Materials 02:19
Getting set up09:27

Line Stitches
Running Stitch06:24
Filled running stitch & double filled running stitch 10:57
Backstitch03:27
Couching06:17

Fancy Stitches
Straight Stitch02:26
Satin Stitch03:07
Blanket Stitch08:20
Feather Stitch04:35
Chain Stitch03:25
Lazy Daisy Stitch02:56
Algerian Eye Stitch04:32

Knotted Stitches
French Knot04:35
Bullion Knot04:24
Coral Stitch02:19
Spider Web Knot06:22

Taught by Rebecca Ringquist

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This workshop starts with the very basics of embroidery – setting up a hoop and threading needles – and dives into a visual encyclopedia of the most common stitches. Rebecca Ringquist teaches straight stitches before moving onto decorative and knotted stitches, including the elusive French knot. Along the way, she offers tips for smooth embroidery and examples from her stitched artwork as inspiration.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Original embroidery sampler can be purchased from Dropcloth Samplers
Cotton or linen backing fabric
Six-strand embroidery floss or perle cotton
Embroidery needle
Milliners needle
Tapestry needle
Embroidery hoop
Small scissors
Pincushions
Thimble or rubber paper sorters
Beeswax for threading needles

Find your supplies at Dropcloth Samplers or Snuggly Monkey

Downloads:

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BUY the Sampler for this class from Dropcloth

Learn how to:

Choose and work with thread
Thread your needle for embroidery
Set up your hoop
Use various stitches including the running stitch, filled running stitch, double filled running stitch, backstitch, couching, backstitch, feather stitch, satin stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch, lasy daisy stitch, algerian eye, french knot, bullion knot, coral stitch, and spider web knot
Tie off your threads and finishing

What you’ll get: