Hand embroidery help please
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Hand embroidery help please
I'm starting a wool felt project & I don't know what a primitive stitch is. I can do a button stitch but I don't have a clue on the primitive stitch. It seems as though they are just tiny stitches around edges of very small items, like a star where a button stitch might be too difficult. Is this right?
Thanks in advance,
Joan
Thanks in advance,
Joan
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I have seen 'blanket stitch/button hole stitch' also be called a primitive stitch- different regions use different names for the same thing- just like quilt block patterns may have a dozen different names. I do a lot of wool applique- use what ever stitch you like, want to do- you do not have to use any specific stitch. visit 'Sue Spargo' (s) website- she has a new stitch book out- even if you do not want to purchase the book it is fun to scroll down through her site- you will see lots of different stitches, threads, designs to give you ideas/inspiration.
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You're a blessing to me today. I can't tell you how long I've worried if I was doing the right stitch. So much so that I got everything cut out and then stopped. Thanks so much. I'll check out the website.
Thanks again,
Joan
Thanks again,
Joan
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I do a lot of hand embroidery, I am not saying that makes me an expert, because I certainly am not, but the primitive stitch to me, is just a running stitch, and you want it to look almost like a child did it, so you dont want them all the same size or the same width between the stitches, and they are usually done in black thread.
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I do a lot of hand embroidery, I am not saying that makes me an expert, because I certainly am not, but the primitive stitch to me, is just a running stitch, and you want it to look almost like a child did it, so you dont want them all the same size or the same width between the stitches, and they are usually done in black thread.
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I am pretty sure the blanket stitch would be considered 'primitive'. Like Sandygirl said..do the stitch that appeals to you! Also, you may want to check this site..I absolutely love it! She shows step by step embroidery techniques, tips, tricks, book reviews, projects, free patterns, and on and on!! Enjoy!! www.needledthread.com
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