This stitch is an example of how a base of Herringbone Square Stitch can be used for weaving. The result is a beautiful tight Stitch that allows experimenting with colors and can be used for scattered filling. Fig 1: Make a base of Herringbone Square Stitch. Fig 2: Now bring...
This is a very basic stitch that illustrates how you can use the Herringbone Stitches to create patterns. This Herringbone Square Stitch also lays the foundation for weaving and graduates into a more intricate pattern. This stitch is very easy to do and can make a great isolated stitch. Fig...
This stitch is beautiful, made by weaving over the Double Herringbone stitch with another thread of same or different color. Interlaced Herringbone Stitch forms one of the main stitches for two traditional embroideries called the Kutch Work and the Armenian Marash Work. You need to know the Double Herringbone Stitch...
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Willard Wigan | British Sculptor
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Louise Bourgeois | French-American Artist
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Maria Mitchell | Astronomer, 1878
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Julie Sarloutte | Embroidery Artist
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Sheena Liam | Embroidery Artist
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Nora Aboutaieb | Moroccan Embroidery Artist
"Threads, patterns, and needle sizes have come such a long way since your grandmother's times. Creatively, there is just so much to get into, so much to play with. It's an amazing way to turn inward and get off your phone."
Krysten Ritter | American Actress
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Laura Esquivel | Author and Politician
"As far as we could tell, the face of the revolution was a sea of embroidering women, patiently waiting the resignation of their repressive governor."
Diana Denham | Author of Teaching Rebellion
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Robin McCarthy | Embroidery Artist
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Victoria Matthewson | Embroidery Artist
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Honore de Balzac | French Novelist and Playwright
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