TAST 2007 - satin stitch

The stitch for week 22 of Take a Stitch Tuesday is Satin Stitch. It's a stitch you can do so much with. I've just done a little.

Worked on canvas, varying the length of the stitch and the colour to make a pattern.


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Adding a different type of thread, in this case variegated knitting ribbon, for added texture and interest.


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Worked on evenweave fabric satin stitch is one of the main components of Hardanger embroidery, grouped into kloster blocks.


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Or used as design motifs.


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And satin stitch can be used to make a really nice edging.


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