Abstract Sampler no. 4

 

Hello again Stitchers! This is week four of my abstract sampler drop and the pattern that I have for you today is the most jagged yet - it is an opportunity for you to show off some truly amazing stitiching.

As usual, there will be a list of suggested stitches below along with tutorials on how to complete them.

Suggested Stitches

1. The Palestrina Stitch Palestrina Stitch Tutorial
2. The Portuguese Knotted Stem Stitch Portuguese Knotted Stem Stitch Tutorial
3. The Hungarian Braided Chain Stitch Hungarian Braided Chain Stitch Tutorial
4. The Basket Stitch Basket Stitch Tutorial
5. The Outline Stitch Outline Stitch Tutorial

Happy Stitching XOXO

Abstract Sampler no. 3

 

Hello again Stitchers! We are now halfway through my abstract hoop sampler series and this week's pattern has a butterfly-like motif that I worked into the design.

As usual, there will be a list of suggested stitches below that you could use in this project if you so choose but you can choose to use different stitches if you want.

Suggested Stitches 

1. Closed Cretan Stitch Closed Cretan Stitch Tutorial
2. Pearl Knot Stitch Pearl Knot Stitch Tutorial
3. The Rice Stitch Rice Stitch Tutorial
4. The Coral Stitch Coral Stitch Tutorial
5. The Scroll Stitch Scroll Stitch Tutorial

Happy Stitching XOXO

Abstract Sampler no. 2

 

Hello again Stitchers! This is the second of my abstract hoop samplers that I have designed and this one has more circular motifs than last week's pattern with its jagged lines. I hope that you enjoy this pattern if you choose to stitch it. 

As per last week, below there will be a list of suggested stitches that you could use but if you want to use your own selection of stitches, please feel free.

Suggested Stitches 

1. The Split Stitch Split Stitch Tutorial
2. The Chain Stitch Chain Stitch Tutorial
3. The Cabe Chain Stitch Cable Chain Stitch Tutorial
4. The Basket Stitch Basket Stitch Tutorial

Happy Stitching XOXO

Abstract Sampler no. 1

 

Hi Stitchers! This week I have the first in a series of abstract samplers that I have designed for you - I made this pattern using the Sketches app and I used the various shape tools in order to create interesting abstract designs. I will be posting these over the course of the next six weeks.

Below you will find a list of suggested stitches that you could use in this project but please feel free to disregard the list and use any stitches of your choice.

Suggested Stitches 

1. The Back Stitch Back Stitch Tutorial
2. The French Knot Stitch French Knot Tutorial
3. The Satin Stitch Satin stitch tutorial
4. The Stem Stitch Stem Stitch Tutorial
5. The Straight Stitch Straight Stitch Tutorial

Happy Stitching XOXO 

Online Resource - Thread - Bare.com

 Hello again Stitchers! Today I wanted to talk to you about yet another of one of my favorite online resources which is called Thread - Bear.com. I love this website because it has multiple tools and calculators in one place. I linked directly to the tools and calculators page.

List of Tools and Calculators and their functions 

• Find the Closest DMC Color Chart Thread. Need to find the nearest alternative thread color to substitute in a pattern? This tool allows you to select or enter any DMC code and will give you the best alternatives from the DMC Color Chart to use instead. Just enter the code for a thread or click on a thread color (they are conveniently arranged to match the Official DMC Color Chart) and you’ll be instantly given a list of the best substitute DMC thread colors closest to it.

• DMC Color Scheme Generator. Select any color to see the closest DMC threads using Complementary, Split Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, and Tetradic color-wheel theory. Perfect for generating color schemes for your next design.

• Match the closest DMC Threads to a color. Find the nearest DMC Thread colors to any color value you select Tip: Select the color you want to match using the color selector or the RGB sliders. The selected color is shown, with the HEX color, and the closest DMC thread codes displayed below. The main color selector is specially designed to make it easy to change the hue, saturation, and lightness independently, which is more difficult when using RGB.

• Calculate the Fabric Size Required. Make sure the fabric you buy will be large enough for the cross-stitch pattern you are stitching using this easy-to-use calculator. Ideal if you need to convert between fabric sizes. Just enter the width and height of the pattern in stitches or inches (together with the fabric count that it was designed for) and then read off the dimensions for the fabric count you want to use. The table lists both the size of the stitched image part of the pattern together with the size of the fabric which needs to be larger to allow for mounting and framing. NOTE - ALTHOUGH AIDA FABRIC IS FOR CROSS - STITCH IT CAN BE USED IN EMBROIDERY

• Calculate Number of Skeins Required. Don't buy too few or too many skeins by estimating how many you need using this calculator that uses the number of stitches, fabric size and your stitching style to calculate the number. Just enter the number of strands your stitching with (e.g. “2 over) and the number of stitches of a particular thread and the number of skeins needed will be displayed for the different fabric counts. The table lists both the specific estimate which can help if you already have some of a colour and can decide if you need more, as well as the rounded up number to buy if you don’t have any.

• Estimate Completion Time for Projects. Be careful you don't overcommit to a project or plan the size to work on to hit a target date by estimating the completion time based on the size and your stitching speed from previous projects. Just enter the size of a piece that you’ve already completed (in stitches or inches + fabric count) and roughly how long it took you to complete in days, weeks, months, or years (be honest, no one will see it but you!). Based on that the calculator will show the average number of stitches you complete per day. Next enter the size of the pattern you’re considering (again, in stitches or in inches together with the fabric count) and the calculator will tell you how long that might take you based on the previous piece.

There are a few other calculators that I did not describe in detail here because they have more relevance to the topic of cross-stitch than embroidery, so if you `are interested in both you can look at them as well.

Happy Stitiching XOXO

Online Resource - Threadcolors.org

Hello again Stitchers! I just wanted to post a link to another online resource that I think you will all find useful - this is something that I have used many times before and it has been a real godsend.

Threadcolors.org is a website that gives the RGB values and Hex codes for most* of the DMC colours and if you want to do realistic embroidery, or just want to have precise colours in your projects, this is the place to go. You just type in the RGB value of any particular colour into the three boxes at the top labelled R, G and B, and the website will automatically produce the closest available DMC thread colour. 

* Please note that the tool hasn't been updated for a while and does not have the 35 new colours that DMC has released 

Happy Stitching XOXO

My Embroidery Generators

 Hello again Stitchers! I just wanted to drop in to post some very useful resources that I have created using the website Perchance.org, which allows you to create random generators for whatever you may wish. I have been using this wonderful website in order to create some useful embroidery resources.

The generators that I have created are :

Random Thread Colour Generator for DMC 

Aida Fabric Count Randomiser 

Embroidery Project Generator 

Embroidery Styles Randomiser 

Fiber Crafts Generator 

Random Embroidery Stitch Generator 

Random Thread Colour Generator - DMC Colour Variations 

Types of Embroidery Thread Randomiser 

Embroidery Pattern Design Prompt Generator 

I hope that you enjoy using these resources - I definitely enjoyed creating them.

Happy Stitching XOXO

Welcome to Embroidery 101 !

 Hi ! My name is Ayisha and I am an embroidery enthusiast with an unstoppable passion for stitiching. I decided to start this blog in order to find a like-minded community of people who enjoy stitiching and I want to share useful online resources in order to help and inspire people in their stitiching projects.

I will be posting every Friday if my schedule allows.

I hope that you enjoy all that I have to offer on this blog.

Happy Stitiching XX