It took me three tries to get an o.k. result with the
Rope Stitch. It was not a difficult stitch to master but to get an even looking result was the hardest part for me. I wanted to use this stitch to make a tree trunk (and add branches later in a different stitch) so I did not want to end up with totally straight lines. The gentle curves of the tree trunk might have made it a bit trickier to get perfect stitches. I like the slightly raised effect of the Rope Stitch and it actually looks a bit like the Satin stitch. The Rope Stitch is performed differently though and it has slanted and not straight stitches.
Halfway one of my unpicking sessions I decided to start my sampler piece over on a better quality linen. The other linen left holes a bit too easy when stitched on. So I got to practice my Bullion Knot a bit more
et voila:
I'm quite happy with how these turned out. Practice really does make perfect! (or at least 'better') However these Bullion Knots were still quite difficult to make as I couldn't find the right needle for making them (a Milliner's needle) I ordered some now and hopefully that will solve the problem.
My old, bifocaled eyes are having a hard time with the side-on view of the rope stitch. Did you happen to take a from-above shot of it? If not, I'll check it out when you add the limbs to the tree :).
ReplyDeleteWow, the bullion stitches you did with the white floss are beautiful!! Very impressive, especially considering you didn't have the milliner's needle.
Thank you Glenda! I've updated the post especially for you with a 'top view' photo (well sort of). :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful bullions! Where did you order the needles, if I may ask?
ReplyDeleteMy new gold needle worked pretty well, but I know it was not yet fully ideal!
Thank you! I bought the needles in this uk based ebay shop: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/sunrise2sunsetsewinghaberdashery
ReplyDeleteAlong with some pins and stuff for sewing and quilting. :) But I haven't received my stuff yet so the bullion knots on the photo where made with another needle.
That tree trunk is looking great love the way the stitches slant. I have just finished my Embroidery Pattern and have done a Blog post with a thank you to you :) Hugs, Catherine xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nicole- for the needle (milliner's) info! I will check into that. I have been having some busy times, and so am behind on my "challenges"! Still following, though. Rope stitch seems described in different ways- not sure which approach to choose, and I can't ask you, as I'm not a leftie!
ReplyDeleteI got 'my' rope stitch from the Left-handers book but I could check the other books if they have it listed too! Will let you know if I find another reference. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
ReplyDeleteWhat inspiration! I haven't embroidered since I did some mirror embroidery for a friend's gift. Looking to get back into it now.
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