Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery by Sharon Boggon

Author:Sharon Boggon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: C&T Publishing

2. Insert the needle above the first stitch. This can vary depending upon how wide you want the “spike” of the chain. The wider the gap, the larger the spike that is formed. Have the point of the needle emerge a short space along the line. Wrap the thread under the needle.

3. Pull the needle through the fabric. The thread should cross as you do this, producing a crossed chain stitch.

4. Continue down the line.

A line of twisted chain stitch

Free-form twisted chain stitch worked in perle cotton #5, linen thread, silk thread, and stranded cotton floss combined with beads

Chain Stitch (Whipped 1)

Whipped chain stitch creates a slightly stronger line than ordinary chain stitch. It stands a little more proudly off the surface. This is a particularly useful stitch if a raised line is required on a delicate, fine fabric that will not take a heavy thread through the weave. You can work a foundation row of stitches in a fine thread, then whip the line with a heavier thread.

The thread with which you whip the foundation line of chain stitches can be a contrasting color or texture. You can use many novelty threads with this technique.

1. Work a foundation row of chain stitch. Make each chain stitch slightly longer and a little looser than normal, because the line of stitching will tighten slightly when you whip it, and you don’t want your work to pucker.

2. With a second thread, whip the foundation row by passing the needle under each chain stitch.

Tip To avoid splitting the foundation stitches, try passing the needle eye first. This is an alternative to switching to a blunt-tipped tapestry needle for the whipping process.

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