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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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