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 Turkey
Work
Where to use it:
- hair
- animal fur or manes
- fringe
- trim
What to use:
- Kreinik braids (one strand)
- Kreinik 1/16" Ribbon
- Kreinik Silk Mori (one strand)
- Silk Serica
How to do it:
Follow the diagram for needle and stitch
placement. You may need to use both hands to help create the
loops of this stitch. The length of the loop determines the
depth of the stitch. As you work this stitch in a group, try to
stay consistent with the length of the loop. You can cut the
loops when you are finished stitching, or leave them for a curly
look. When working this stitch in rows, work from the bottom.
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Fan stitch Where to use it:
- tiny leaves
- corners and borders
What to use:
- Kreinik braid (one strand)
- Kreinik Silk Mori (one strand)
- Silk Serica
How to do it:
Follow the diagram to show thread
placement. This is basically a square, but the angled
threads create a beautiful texture. And it can be worked
in different directions (you can make falling leaves).
Start at one side, and work in order, counter clockwise
or clockwise.
Library
Of Stitches: Leaf Stitch
 How
to do it:
Follow the diagram. Start at the
bottom and work up.
Where to use it:
- trees, leaves, wreaths (use
it singly or in clusters)
- borders
What to use:
- Kreinik Braid one strand)
- Kreinik Silk Mori (one or two
strands)
- Kreinik Silk Serica
Library
Of Stitches: Feather, Feathered chain
 How
to do it:
Follow the diagrams for the
Feather stitch and the similar Feathered Chain stitch.
Work from top to bottom. Try to keep stitches evenly
spaced.
Where to use it:
- bands and borders
- vines
- trees
- ferns and plants
What to use:
- Kreinik Braid
- Kreinik Silk Mori (one
strand)
- Kreinik Silk Serica
Library Of Stitches Entry: Satin Stitch
Where to use it:
grass
steps
borders and bands
hearts
baskets
easiest to use on an openweave fabric like linen
What to use:
Kreinik Silk Mori (1 or 2 strands)
Kreinik Silk Serica
How to do it:
Follow the diagrams showing the different variations.
This is one of the easiest, most versatile, and
prettiest stitches you can do to add a smooth texture.
Its basically a group of straight stitches laid very
close together. You can do it vertically, horizontally,
or diagonally for different effects. Lay your thread
smoothly and neatly, using your needle, your finger, or
a laying tool to keep the thread flat. Uniform tension
is important too, so one stitch isnt pulling more than
any other in your row or section.
Library Of Stitches
Entry: Buttonhole Stitch
Where to use it:
flowers
wheels
circles
What to use:
Kreinik Braids (1 strand)
Kreinik Ribbons
Kreinik Silk Serica
How to do it:
Follow the diagram for the order of stitches. This is
basically the buttonhole stitch worked in a circle,
sharing a common hole.
Library Of Stitches
Entry: Rhodes Stitch
Where to use it:
needs to be worked over multiple threads, so its
ideal for linen fabrics.
for more texture
What to use:
Kreinik Braids (1 strand)
Kreinik Silk Mori (1-2 strands)
How to do it:
Follow diagrams showing the different variations. Be
sure to lay your thread smoothly and neatly as you go
around. Its easier when your fabric is held tightly in
a q-snap or frame.
 
Library Of Stitches
Entry: Spider Web Rose
Where to use it:
flowers
spider webs
wheels
circles
What to use:
Kreinik Braids
Kreinik Ribbons
Kreinik Silk Serica
How to do it:
Follow the diagram for making the foundation spokes (an
odd number of straight stitches coming up from a common
center hole) of this stitch, around which you will weave
the top thread. Weave over and under the spokes. Pull
the weaving stitches snugly as you go along for a
compact effect. For a spider web effect, weave loosely.
Library Of Stitches
Entry: Stem Stitch
Where to use it:
vines and stalks
outlines
ropes
makes nice bark-like texture on tree trunks
fun for hair
What to use:
Kreinik braid (one strand)
Kreinik Silk Mori (one strand)
How to do it:
Follow the diagram to show thread placement. Keep
stitches of equal length (somewhat short) and fitting
snugly yet smoothly together. Work from left to right.
Library Of Stitches Entry: Chain Stitch
Cable chain Detached chain (also called Lazy Daisy)
Where to use it:
cable chain works well as a border or outline, also to
simulate a necklace
Detached chain can be used for flower petals, wings of
bees and other insects, animal ears
since this stitch involves a little tacking stitch
between loops, it is easier to work on an openweave
fabric like linen
What to use:
Kreinik braid (one strand)
Kreinik 1/16 Ribbon
Silk Mori
Silk Bella
How to do it:
Follow the diagrams showing the different variations.
Where you insert your needle after originally emerging
from the fabric determines the length of the chain.
Use your thumb if necessary to hold down the parts of
the stitch as your working.
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