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Byzantine Options – Part 2 – Free Project
Yesterday we got the material list, traced the outline and stitched it. Today we will stitch the blocks numbered 1-4 on the outline. Block 1: Jacquard This patch uses the green Petite Very Velvet (Very Velvet) and the metallic ribbon. This stitch is closely related to Byzantine, but differs from it by having rows of uneven widths. Rows of Byzantine stitches are separated from each other by a single row going over 1 thread, i .e. Tent Stitches. In this block, the Byzantine rows are stitched in th
Come Stitch with Me – Celebrate “E” Block
Originally posted 2008-09-02 07:07:10. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Here’s the center block for the top, a big bold lower case e. The alphabet charted below, is Computer 24 from Tink’s Alphabets Tantalizing and Terrific. The background, below, is Criss-Cross Hungarian with Crosses stitched using a limited edition silk called Brazilian Boa from The Thread Gatherer. Make all the Hungarians first, using 6 strands, Then go back and using only three strands, make the little Cross Sti
Byzantine Options Part 1 – Free Project
Today through Thursday and next week I’ll be sharing with you two free projects, all available on Nuts. Both are for medium size stockings. While not great if you stuff stockings with presents, these smaller stockings are perfect for Grandma’s house or to be decorations at the holidays. This one uses a traditional holiday color scheme of red, green, and gold; but there is no reason why you couldn’t do it in any color you like, basing it on an overdyed thread. This design provid
