Sarah, you are a natural born teacher! Your instruction is very clear and detailed. I am really enjoying making this sampler; I really look forward to making the pages, as well!
Fun stitches, even though I'm a stitcher it's always fun doing samplers. I miss my mom she was the stitcher with me. I have four sisters and not one of them stitches 🙃. So this is quite fun doing it with you girls.
I've done several samplers in the past and made tags out of them for my journals. Watching you Sarah has reminded me of several stitches I had forgotten about.
Thank you Sarah! Wow I am so so grateful to finally be able to "monkey see monkey do" a right handed stitching instructor. Hope you will demonstrate my Achilles heel the darn bullion stich! Love the color and vibrancy of your work. Thank you once again!
I didn't demo that one- Rachel did but I can do one in another video. The best tip for that one is to use the right needle. A milliners needle is best as it is straight- meaning the needle doesn't get wide for the eye where you thread the fibre. It is best for any type of wrapping stitch- bullion knot, french knot, etc, as it is much easier to pull the needle through. For all other stitches, I use Chenille needles. Bullion is one of my absolute favourite stitches and they aren't always perfect but still look good.
It's nice to meet you Sarah. Rachel mentions you a lot. I'm going to make this sampler, although I might stray a little bit. [Well I will. That's me!] I taught myself to stitch years ago, and I love it. I don't have anyone to stitch with so this will be great. I'm 78 & not well, but I'll do my best. I live in Brisbane. Judy.
Hi Sarah, I love all the colours. Tfs these stitches. This reminded me of when my Mom first taught me all these stitches Looking forward to seeing if there are stitches I am not familiar with. Onto to Rachel’s video. Have a great rest of your week. 💞🇨🇦💕
Thanks, Sarah for taking me back a hundred years to when I was a young bride learning the womanly art of hand stitchery. I've got my 5 rows done but will add a row of each in between for extra practice. Doing as opposed to watching will be the trick for me. Hazel
Loving the first glance of this project Sarah (and Rachel and Judy). Especially the detail you are going into. Have cross stitched for many years but without any instruction, and am loving learning newer stitches, so even seeing how to “quilter knot” and finish tidily is a revelation. And that is just in 5 mins watching. What beautiful work you are displaying, such inspiration. Thank you so much for your time
You and your sister are great teachers. I don’t think even a new to stitching will/would become frustrated. You really touch on so much, neatness, size, etc which is what tends to hang people up. I think who ever follows along will be doing it for the pure enjoyment of stitching which is what you guys tend to focus on. Very exciting project. Glad you both decided to do this. ❤️
Sarah thank you for your time. I like the slow show as for us newbies or rusty ones it is good to see. I like how you show Mom's and Rachel's work so we can see how the stitches are applied. Great explanations and thank you!
Great tutorial, love the colorful stitches! I have basic threads, but I'm excited to find some variegated threads, now; they look so pretty. Thanks for sharing, take care!
Wonky & Rustic let's Everyone know it's Handmade. If we wanted perfect stitches we could use the machine. I love the idea of keeping this "dying art" alive!
Many thanks for sharing a stitch sampler stitches for us to practice...I have done a few stitches before...normally use the easy ones. Take care. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx
I’m so excited about this Sarah!!! I need to get my pages sorted over the weekend so I can make a start. I love that you and Sarah are breaking it right down for those of us who don’t already see. Thank you so much!!! Big hugs, Sharon 🌷💕
Love it, wonky and all, that's part of the beauty of hand stitching. Have completed your stitches, but must say that split stitch does my head in, never liked that stitch, maybe if I do a few more it might make it into one of my Favourite stitches,...lol. Loving this with all 3 of you. From across the Ditch xx
Hi Jude- I don't like split stitch much either and don't tend to use it much. The only fibre that I like it with is wool as it looks good but with stranded cotton, it often looks messy. We included it as it tends to be one of the basic stitches and some people might like to use it.
Thank you Sarah! Your little sampler pages are beautiful & your instructions are very clear! I’m excited to try them for myself, now. It’s also nice to see different kinds of threads & all the different kinds of variegated colors, too! I have to say I think the little bit of “wonkieness” (is that even a word?!) is really charming, too! Now mine might be a whole bunch more wonkier, we’ll just have to wait & see! Thank you so much for your time & repetition that you put into these first pages! Have a great week!
so lovely to listen to you, thank you for teaching these first 5 stitches. i know lots, but enjoyed your tutorial anyway. i am looking forward to doing the book...
I LOVE the classification of “rustic stitcher”!!! Also - for the sampler … there is a thing called Victorian ticking embroidery where ticking is used as the base fabric for a sampler. Likely benefit is “pre drawn lines” and empty spaces. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am so excited to start this project. Love stitching…so relaxing. I haven’t done a sampler in years…so much fun. Love your variety of threads. Wish I had more hand dyed. We don’t have a store here for yarns. May have to take a little trip before this is over. Thank you for sharing your time and talents.
I was so excited to see your video was up! I'm going to start stitching tonight! Love your title page! Thanks for the dimensions on the book! That was just what I needed to know!
Thnku so much Sarah & Rachel for this video I've jst started learning slow stitching making a fabric book nd needed to learn diff types of stitching so I'm goin to start a sampler now to get some practice thnx for sharing 👍
You make this look so easy (I’m certain it’s not). But I’m excited to start! I’m a bit behind sorting my materials and supplies so I better get a move on!
Very lovely stitches. I can't wait to get started. Beautiful title page. I'm sure mine won't be that elaborate....lol. thank you for sharing your talents!!!
Rachael, I see that Sarah has speeded up her vid in parts and I've asked her to show you how. This way it's much easier to maintain concentration. Both you girls are so talented and where would we be without the internet !!!
It was fun to make the sampler with you and Rachel yesterday. I have been stitching forever, but think the samplers will make a nice intro to the book. Your pin cushion is gorgeous. Maybe some time you could do a video on how to make it? Thanks.
I actually followed an Ann Wood tutorial for the pin cushion- it was really simple to make. Here is a link to the tutorial- www.annwoodhandmade.com/sewing-tutorial-long-pincushion-and-raw-edge-patchwork/
I to am new to this and can’t wait to start, love your work.. I have found many things to use in my craft stash plus the op shop was great to get extra bits...🤗
Hi Catherine- this is what I learnt from Sue Spargo who is an amazing stitcher, many years ago and have always followed. For most of the embroidery I am using a Chenille needle size 22. It is easy to thread. If I have thinker wool, I might go up to a size 18 needle which is larger. For the wrapped stitches- bullion knot, french knot, etc, I use a milliners needle usually size 1. These needles are good as they are straight and don't get wider for the eye which makes it much easier to pull the needle through. Ariane Zurcher is a master stitcher as well as she has fantastic videos. I know Rachel mentioned her and would recommend watching this video as she explains everything really well. ruclips.net/video/ZdGF8Q9UQ_c/видео.html
I can’t wait to give this challenge a go! But please consider zooming in…It is very difficult to learn how to make these stitches when you can’t see what is being done. Thanks for the video!
Love it Sarah, could I ask, what size fabric you have used to stitch, given the size of the readers digest? I havent got a book cover to use as yet, so not sure what size fabric to use to stitch. xx
Love the idea of making a sampler of stitches to play around. I too love to use lots of different colors. Your cover page stitched piece is gorgeous. I did find it somewhat difficult to follow some of the stitches. I think because the camera was so far away. I was even watching on my 55" TV to try to see it as large as possible. What is the difference between the backstitch and the stem stitch. They looked the same to me. I must be missing something.
I have tried to zoom in further in my next video. With back stitch, it is a straight line of small stitches where you use the same holes. With stem stitch, you come back with your stitch but don't go into the same hole, you put your needed in the fabric about 1/2 way along the previous stitch, so it looks like a rope. Ariane Zurcher is like the master teacher of stitching. Here are some videos from her that will make it easier for you to understand: Back Stitch- ruclips.net/video/P3LaseIA3aI/видео.html Stem Stitch- ruclips.net/video/anmvnuECfRk/видео.html
@@roxycreationsbysarah Thank you for the link to her video. That really helped. I do know how to do backstitches and the other stitches you shared, but I was struggling to see the stem stitch. Now I know. Thanks so much.
The running stitch demo was fairly basic and I got it. But the whipped running stitch threw me. I couldn't see where you were starting the second colour. It was the start that was the hard bit to understand the threading under /over the running stitch was ok.
So I basically bring the new thread up through the first hole of the first stitch that I did. Then you start threading the new thread through each of the running stitched from the top down.
They are similar but the stem stitch doesn’t go into the same hole- you put the needle in, half way along the previous stitch. I like the look of stem stitch better as it looks like a rope
With back stitch, it is a straight line of small stitches where you use the same holes. With stem stitch, you come back with your stitch but don't go into the same hole, you put your needed in the fabric about 1/2 way along the previous stitch, so it looks like a rope. Ariane Zurcher is like the master teacher of stitching. Here are some videos from her that will make it easier for you to understand: Back Stitch- ruclips.net/video/P3LaseIA3aI/видео.html Stem Stitch- ruclips.net/video/anmvnuECfRk/видео.html
With back stitch, it is a straight line of small stitches where you use the same holes. With stem stitch, you come back with your stitch but don't go into the same hole, you put your needed in the fabric about 1/2 way along the previous stitch, so it looks like a rope (that's what I mean by the term). Ariane Zurcher is the master teacher of stitching. Here are some videos from her that will make it easier for you to understand the difference: Back Stitch- ruclips.net/video/P3LaseIA3aI/видео.html Stem Stitch- ruclips.net/video/anmvnuECfRk/видео.html
excellent presentation Sarah, and your stitching is beaut. I can see and hear you would make a great teacher. One thing you can teach Rachel - if you please - is how to speed up her vids; LOL. 💓💓💓
Hi, what size needle do you use to sew with tapestry wool? I bought DMC tapestry number 16, but the needle hole was too small. Please come closer to the camera so we can see up close x
HELP, confused with some of the terms (I'm in the US)….thread, yarn etc…I think of thread to use on my sewing machine, I think of yarn for knitting and crocheting, for embroidery I refer to the material as floss….can someone clarify what's being used here?? I'm assuming floss…BTW, love learning the quilters knot…thnaks
So I am using a variety here. We tend to call all of them threads. There is: 1. Thin cotton thread that is used with sewing machines (we don't tend to use that as it's too thin). 2. Stranded embroidery thread/floss- this has 6 strands and we use this the most. Usually the DMC brand. 3. Perle thread/floss- we use this a lot. Mostly size 8 (thicker) or size 5 (thinner) 4. Wool yarn- we use this a lot too. It can be any type- thin or thick. We mostly use the thinner type used for wool embroidery or crewel work but also use the thinker type use for tapestry. You can even use the type that is used for knitting. 5. Other threads- we also have other fibres like silks, etc. If you just want to start with basics- the stranded cotton and Perle cottons are great. I hope this helps.
Hi Sara. I’m having a problem with the video going to fast and the camera being far away. I know that I can watch other videos but I want to see yours.
Hi Cathy- I will try to zoom in a bit more. I have trouble with staying on screen so am trying to find a good balance. When you are watching videos, you can actually slow them down. This might help you watch the actions more slowly. I am showing and explaining everything up in real time but then do speed up my videos as my video would be way too long otherwise. When I am following along with what people are doing in videos, I watch, then pause so I can create, then play the video again. I hope this helps.
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Sarah, you are a natural born teacher! Your instruction is very clear and detailed. I am really enjoying making this sampler; I really look forward to making the pages, as well!
Great- thanks Linda :)
Fun stitches, even though I'm a stitcher it's always fun doing samplers. I miss my mom she was the stitcher with me. I have four sisters and not one of them stitches 🙃. So this is quite fun doing it with you girls.
Great- really happy to have you join us Eva ❤️
Thank you! I haven't stitched for about 30 years but it's all coming back thanks to you and Rachel. Looking forward to this fun project. 😊💜
Great- thanks Holly :)
❤️enjoying every moment...thanks Rachel and Sas !!xx
Thanks Tricia :)
I've done several samplers in the past and made tags out of them for my journals. Watching you Sarah has reminded me of several stitches I had forgotten about.
So good- thanks Jan 😁
So excited about this challenge Sarah! Thank you so much for hosting this.
Thanks Lori :)
Great project, love rustic stitching and wonderful that you girls are keeping this art alive! Thankyou lovely ladies. 😊💗
Thanks so much Penelope :)
Hi 👋 I’m late to the party but determined to catch up 😊 Thanks for taking us thru these stitches. Enjoying stitching with you 🌻🌻
Thank you Sarah!
Wow I am so so grateful to finally be able to "monkey see monkey do" a right handed stitching instructor.
Hope you will demonstrate my Achilles heel the darn bullion stich!
Love the color and vibrancy of your work.
Thank you once again!
I didn't demo that one- Rachel did but I can do one in another video. The best tip for that one is to use the right needle. A milliners needle is best as it is straight- meaning the needle doesn't get wide for the eye where you thread the fibre. It is best for any type of wrapping stitch- bullion knot, french knot, etc, as it is much easier to pull the needle through. For all other stitches, I use Chenille needles.
Bullion is one of my absolute favourite stitches and they aren't always perfect but still look good.
It's nice to meet you Sarah. Rachel mentions you a lot. I'm going to make this sampler, although I might stray a little bit. [Well I will. That's me!] I taught myself to stitch years ago, and I love it. I don't have anyone to stitch with so this will be great. I'm 78 & not well, but I'll do my best. I live in Brisbane. Judy.
Hi Judy- I am sure that whatever you do will be great. Just to get a needle and thread back in your hand will be amazing. Much love- from Sydney :)
Ohmy goodness. I am starting my samplers this week - I know I am late but I can't resist joining. Thank you for co-hosting 😍🥰
I love the look of a sampler. I’m not a stitcher but I love watching you and Rachel. Thanks Sarah. 👍❤️🥰
Thank you so much Kathryn :)
Hi Sarah, I love all the colours. Tfs these stitches. This reminded me of when my Mom first taught me all these stitches Looking forward to seeing if there are stitches I am not familiar with. Onto to Rachel’s video. Have a great rest of your week. 💞🇨🇦💕
Thanks Karen :)
TFS. Lots of relaxation and experimentation. Your title page is gorgeous.
Thanks so much Lisa :)
Thank you so much for such patience in teaching us! I appreciate it all!
You’re welcome 😁
I’m so happy this provides detailed instructions for beginners. Thank You!
Great- thanks for letting me know Bonnie :)
Sarah love the threads you’ve used
You explain the stitches so well.
Thankyou for taking time out of your busy life ❤️xx
Thanks so much Janette :)
You and Rachel make this look so easy. Really beautiful work.
Thanks very much Fatima- it gets easier with a bit of practice :)
Thanks, Sarah for taking me back a hundred years to when I was a young bride learning the womanly art of hand stitchery. I've got my 5 rows done but will add a row of each in between for extra practice. Doing as opposed to watching will be the trick for me. Hazel
Great- Thanks Hazel :)
Loving the first glance of this project Sarah (and Rachel and Judy). Especially the detail you are going into. Have cross stitched for many years but without any instruction, and am loving learning newer stitches, so even seeing how to “quilter knot” and finish tidily is a revelation. And that is just in 5 mins watching. What beautiful work you are displaying, such inspiration.
Thank you so much for your time
So happy to have you join us :)
I have a little booklet of stitches but, watching you , makes doing these stitches so much easier to understand ! Thank you 😍
I am so glad it is helpful :)
You and your sister are great teachers. I don’t think even a new to stitching will/would become frustrated. You really touch on so much, neatness, size, etc which is what tends to hang people up. I think who ever follows along will be doing it for the pure enjoyment of stitching which is what you guys tend to focus on. Very exciting project. Glad you both decided to do this. ❤️
Thanks so much for the feedback Helen :)
Oh my….I’m getting excited for this project! I appreciate knowing how and when you might use a particular stitch.
Thanks so much Mary :)
Hi Sara, you had me at "Rustic Stitcher"😁
Beautiful first page. Thankyou so much for sharing your knowledge. Best wishes sent from W.Australia🌹
Thanks Brenda 💕
Sarah thank you for your time. I like the slow show as for us newbies or rusty ones it is good to see. I like how you show Mom's and Rachel's work so we can see how the stitches are applied. Great explanations and thank you!
Thanks very much Lin 😁
I have just found this project. I am so inspired to create my journal.
Watched this video again! You are a awesome teacher! Thank you. 💐Marnel🇨🇦
Ohhh thank you 😊
Great tutorial, love the colorful stitches! I have basic threads, but I'm excited to find some variegated threads, now; they look so pretty. Thanks for sharing, take care!
Thanks so much Kristin 😁 Variegated threads are my favourite
Beautiful Sarah. Can't wait to practice. Hugs have a great day
Ty Sarah..ooo your cover page is beautiful..am excited to get started..your instructions were excellent 🤗
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Wonky & Rustic let's Everyone know it's Handmade.
If we wanted perfect stitches we could use the machine. I love the idea of keeping this "dying art" alive!
Can't really see your stitching the whipped running stitch
Thanks so much :)
Many thanks for sharing a stitch sampler stitches for us to practice...I have done a few stitches before...normally use the easy ones. Take care. x Blessings x Mariana UK xx
Thanks so much Mariana :)
Thanks Sarah! You are such a good teacher! 👍
Thanks Sharon :)
Thank you so much for the instructions. I can’t wait to sit this evening and start my sampler.
You're welcome :)
Oh my word, I'm in love with your title page!
Thanks so much Jodi 😊
Love #rusticstitchers !! Very excited to start this stitch journey with you ladies. Thank you Sarah
Yay :)
Wonderful instructions. Very clear and easy to follow. Thanks so much!
Good to know- thanks Heather :)
I am a total newbie but am looking forward to trying this project.
Thank you for the easy to follow instructions.
No problem- thanks Connie 😊
I’m so excited about this Sarah!!! I need to get my pages sorted over the weekend so I can make a start. I love that you and Sarah are breaking it right down for those of us who don’t already see. Thank you so much!!! Big hugs, Sharon 🌷💕
Thanks so much Sharon :)
Thank you so much Sarah for your assistance in helping me with my sampler. It’s so much appreciated.
I’ve begun finally as I’ve been with a migraine.
Thanks Cheryl- I hope the migraine has gone away. :)
I love wonky! Love the colors you've used Sarah.
Me too :)
I really enjoyed trying all these out Sarah. Thank you 😊
Great- would love to see what you made :)
Love it, wonky and all, that's part of the beauty of hand stitching. Have completed your stitches, but must say that split stitch does my head in, never liked that stitch, maybe if I do a few more it might make it into one of my Favourite stitches,...lol. Loving this with all 3 of you. From across the Ditch xx
Hi Jude- I don't like split stitch much either and don't tend to use it much. The only fibre that I like it with is wool as it looks good but with stranded cotton, it often looks messy.
We included it as it tends to be one of the basic stitches and some people might like to use it.
Thank you Sarah! Your little sampler pages are beautiful & your instructions are very clear! I’m excited to try them for myself, now. It’s also nice to see different kinds of threads & all the different kinds of variegated colors, too! I have to say I think the little bit of “wonkieness” (is that even a word?!) is really charming, too! Now mine might be a whole bunch more wonkier, we’ll just have to wait & see! Thank you so much for your time & repetition that you put into these first pages! Have a great week!
Thanks Erica :)
So excited to get started. Thank you!
Great thanks Nita 😊
Thank you very much! Never thought of trying different kind of fibers😅this really changes the look of the stitches!! Your wreath is wonderful 😍
Thanks so much :)
Beautiful! Can’t wait to start! Thank you Sarah!
Yay :)
Thank you Sarah for the very informative tutorial. The stitches are beautiful. 💕🎄
Thanks so much June :)
Beautifully done and I will try to make one. Thank you great teacher you are Sarah.
Thanks so much Loretta :)
so lovely to listen to you, thank you for teaching these first 5 stitches. i know lots, but enjoyed your tutorial anyway. i am looking forward to doing the book...
Looking forward to seeing your work :)
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I definitely need practice but it is so wonderful seeing the end result (or it will be-lol).
I LOVE the classification of “rustic stitcher”!!! Also - for the sampler … there is a thing called Victorian ticking embroidery where ticking is used as the base fabric for a sampler. Likely benefit is “pre drawn lines” and empty spaces. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That sounds interesting- I will have to look that up. Thanks for letting me know. :)
Such a wonderful tutorial! Thank you!
I am so excited to follow along, love your title page. Very nice instruction and easy to follow. Thank you for putting this wonderful series together.
Good to know- 👍🏻💕
I am so excited to start this project. Love stitching…so relaxing. I haven’t done a sampler in years…so much fun. Love your variety of threads. Wish I had more hand dyed. We don’t have a store here for yarns. May have to take a little trip before this is over. Thank you for sharing your time and talents.
Thanks so much Barbara :)
Thank you, for going thrue some stitches.🙏🏻😄👍🏻📘
You are welcome :)
Thank you. This is going to be so much fun!
Thanks Susan :)
Can’t wait to January to join Roxy and you in this journey 😁
Great- thanks Karen :)
Thanks for sharing, I will definitely give it a go😍👍
Great thanks Lynette 😃
I was so excited to see your video was up! I'm going to start stitching tonight! Love your title page! Thanks for the dimensions on the book! That was just what I needed to know!
Thanks Susan :)
Thnku so much Sarah & Rachel for this video I've jst started learning slow stitching making a fabric book nd needed to learn diff types of stitching so I'm goin to start a sampler now to get some practice thnx for sharing 👍
Thank you Rachel. I’ve found a book with a lovely red leather cover from 1893. I now know what size I’m shooting for.
Sounds wonderful 😁
@@roxycreationsbysarah ❤️
Love the sampler of stitches!
Thanks so much :)
You make this look so easy (I’m certain it’s not). But I’m excited to start! I’m a bit behind sorting my materials and supplies so I better get a move on!
No rush at all- start whenever you are ready. Once you have done a bit of practice, it will feel easy 😁
Very lovely stitches. I can't wait to get started. Beautiful title page. I'm sure mine won't be that elaborate....lol. thank you for sharing your talents!!!
Thanks so much Debbie 😊
Great Sas! My video is a whopper!!! Oh and it's still uploading, I'm late!! Loved yours!
Rachael, I see that Sarah has speeded up her vid in parts and I've asked her to show you how. This way it's much easier to maintain concentration. Both you girls are so talented and where would we be without the internet !!!
Thanks Rach 😜
Thank you so much Sarah, this was so very helpful! 🥰
Thanks Shelia :)
Thank you for sharing this! Eager to get started.
Great- thanks Brenda 💕
It was fun to make the sampler with you and Rachel yesterday. I have been stitching forever, but think the samplers will make a nice intro to the book. Your pin cushion is gorgeous. Maybe some time you could do a video on how to make it? Thanks.
I actually followed an Ann Wood tutorial for the pin cushion- it was really simple to make. Here is a link to the tutorial- www.annwoodhandmade.com/sewing-tutorial-long-pincushion-and-raw-edge-patchwork/
Great first video Sarah 👍♥️ l love the stitching on your title page too. Tfs Hugs Susanna xx 😄🧵🪡
Thanks Susanna- can't wait to see your work which is always amazing :)
Lovely, thank you sarah
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Lost my comments..🤔 try again..Ty Sarah .. excellent instructions..your cover page is beautiful..am excited to get started 🤗
Thanks very much Bonnie 😃
I followed along and already love my sampler 💕 thank you, you are a great teacher! Off to Rachel's..xx
Thanks so much Kimberly :)
I to am new to this and can’t wait to start, love your work.. I have found many things to use in my craft stash plus the op shop was great to get extra bits...🤗
Fantastic- can’t wait to see what you do 😊
Thank you so much. Going to love this project!
Fantastic :)
I know I am going to have to use a hoop. My thumbs just don’t like holding the fabric anymore. Can’t wait to start!🤗🤗🤗
Absolutely- a hoop will keep it neater. Sometimes I use a hoop but mostly I don't. :)
Thank you Sarah
You're welcome Jan :)
Thank you 😊
You explain well. 😊
Good to know- thanks :)
Lovely to see the stitches and with different threads. Could you please mention the different needles / sizes you’re using please ?
Hi Catherine- this is what I learnt from Sue Spargo who is an amazing stitcher, many years ago and have always followed.
For most of the embroidery I am using a Chenille needle size 22. It is easy to thread. If I have thinker wool, I might go up to a size 18 needle which is larger.
For the wrapped stitches- bullion knot, french knot, etc, I use a milliners needle usually size 1. These needles are good as they are straight and don't get wider for the eye which makes it much easier to pull the needle through.
Ariane Zurcher is a master stitcher as well as she has fantastic videos. I know Rachel mentioned her and would recommend watching this video as she explains everything really well. ruclips.net/video/ZdGF8Q9UQ_c/видео.html
Thank you so much!😊
You're welcome :)
I am struggling with the stem stitch. I will have to try to find it to see how. It looks cool!
Ariane Zurcher is a great stitcher. Here is a video from her which will show you how to do it even better- ruclips.net/video/anmvnuECfRk/видео.html
I can’t wait to give this challenge a go! But please consider zooming in…It is very difficult to learn how to make these stitches when you can’t see what is being done. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Nikki- I have tried to zoom in more on the next video
@@roxycreationsbysarah I’ve noticed and appreciate it so much! Thank you! 😊
Love it Sarah, could I ask, what size fabric you have used to stitch, given the size of the readers digest? I havent got a book cover to use as yet, so not sure what size fabric to use to stitch. xx
I just tore it up slightly smaller than my book page, so they are 5" x 7"
Love the idea of making a sampler of stitches to play around. I too love to use lots of different colors. Your cover page stitched piece is gorgeous. I did find it somewhat difficult to follow some of the stitches. I think because the camera was so far away. I was even watching on my 55" TV to try to see it as large as possible. What is the difference between the backstitch and the stem stitch. They looked the same to me. I must be missing something.
I have tried to zoom in further in my next video. With back stitch, it is a straight line of small stitches where you use the same holes. With stem stitch, you come back with your stitch but don't go into the same hole, you put your needed in the fabric about 1/2 way along the previous stitch, so it looks like a rope.
Ariane Zurcher is like the master teacher of stitching. Here are some videos from her that will make it easier for you to understand:
Back Stitch- ruclips.net/video/P3LaseIA3aI/видео.html
Stem Stitch- ruclips.net/video/anmvnuECfRk/видео.html
@@roxycreationsbysarah Thank you for the link to her video. That really helped. I do know how to do backstitches and the other stitches you shared, but I was struggling to see the stem stitch. Now I know. Thanks so much.
The running stitch demo was fairly basic and I got it. But the whipped running stitch threw me. I couldn't see where you were starting the second colour. It was the start that was the hard bit to understand the threading under /over the running stitch was ok.
So I basically bring the new thread up through the first hole of the first stitch that I did. Then you start threading the new thread through each of the running stitched from the top down.
Can you tell me where you get your hand dyed thread please it is so lovely
Is it customary to work from right to left? That looks backwards to me. The hand dyed floss looks beautiful. I need to find some!!
If you are right-handed it's more natural to go right to left, otherwise I need to turn my fabric around. I just do what I feel like at the time. :)
That was great. I’m just starting due to sickness. I couldn’t tell how many rows you did per 1/2 inch. Is it one row every 1/2 inch or 2?
I think I measured my rows in centimeters and ended up stitching a line in between. Every 1/4 inch would work
Love It! How are the back stitch and the stem stitch different? They look the same to me? Thanks
They are similar but the stem stitch doesn’t go into the same hole- you put the needle in, half way along the previous stitch. I like the look of stem stitch better as it looks like a rope
😊It’s the most wonderful time of the week!🎶 For your lovely title page did you draw it on first or just wing it? Looks pretty neat.
Hi Caron- I drew it on first. I will do a video next week to show you
Thank you very much for showing us these stitches but I do not see the difference between the back stitch and the stem stitch?
With back stitch, it is a straight line of small stitches where you use the same holes. With stem stitch, you come back with your stitch but don't go into the same hole, you put your needed in the fabric about 1/2 way along the previous stitch, so it looks like a rope.
Ariane Zurcher is like the master teacher of stitching. Here are some videos from her that will make it easier for you to understand:
Back Stitch- ruclips.net/video/P3LaseIA3aI/видео.html
Stem Stitch- ruclips.net/video/anmvnuECfRk/видео.html
Is the difference between backstitch and stem stitch the direction of the “roping”? Im unclear on the difference of the look of the stitch.
With back stitch, it is a straight line of small stitches where you use the same holes. With stem stitch, you come back with your stitch but don't go into the same hole, you put your needed in the fabric about 1/2 way along the previous stitch, so it looks like a rope (that's what I mean by the term).
Ariane Zurcher is the master teacher of stitching. Here are some videos from her that will make it easier for you to understand the difference:
Back Stitch- ruclips.net/video/P3LaseIA3aI/видео.html
Stem Stitch- ruclips.net/video/anmvnuECfRk/видео.html
excellent presentation Sarah, and your stitching is beaut. I can see and hear you would make a great teacher. One thing you can teach Rachel - if you please - is how to speed up her vids; LOL. 💓💓💓
Hi Janie- Thanks so much. LOL- Rach does things her way. I like listening to her chat away, even if I am not watching everything.
Hi, what size needle do you use to sew with tapestry wool? I bought DMC tapestry number 16, but the needle hole was too small.
Please come closer to the camera so we can see up close x
I am pretty sure that I used a Chenille Needle- No. 18. I have tried to zoom in a bit more in my next video :)
Can you tell me again what fabric you used to do your stitching on?
Just a calico for the base pages and a plain white cotton for the blocks
HELP, confused with some of the terms (I'm in the US)….thread, yarn etc…I think of thread to use on my sewing machine, I think of yarn for knitting and crocheting, for embroidery I refer to the material as floss….can someone clarify what's being used here?? I'm assuming floss…BTW, love learning the quilters knot…thnaks
So I am using a variety here. We tend to call all of them threads. There is:
1. Thin cotton thread that is used with sewing machines (we don't tend to use that as it's too thin).
2. Stranded embroidery thread/floss- this has 6 strands and we use this the most. Usually the DMC brand.
3. Perle thread/floss- we use this a lot. Mostly size 8 (thicker) or size 5 (thinner)
4. Wool yarn- we use this a lot too. It can be any type- thin or thick. We mostly use the thinner type used for wool embroidery or crewel work but also use the thinker type use for tapestry. You can even use the type that is used for knitting.
5. Other threads- we also have other fibres like silks, etc.
If you just want to start with basics- the stranded cotton and Perle cottons are great.
I hope this helps.
@@roxycreationsbysarah it does, thanks so much
Hi Sara. I’m having a problem with the video going to fast and the camera being far away. I know that I can watch other videos but I want to see yours.
Hi Cathy- I will try to zoom in a bit more. I have trouble with staying on screen so am trying to find a good balance. When you are watching videos, you can actually slow them down. This might help you watch the actions more slowly.
I am showing and explaining everything up in real time but then do speed up my videos as my video would be way too long otherwise. When I am following along with what people are doing in videos, I watch, then pause so I can create, then play the video again.
I hope this helps.
@@roxycreationsbysarah thank you so much. Amazing work.
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Wish you was zoomed in i cant see it
Maybe watch it on a larger screen- that might help