I attended a workshop at Stitcher's Place (LNS) this afternoon. Heather taught us how to do a Picot edge using 3 different stitches. Four-sided stitch, Pulled Backstitch and the Nun's Stitch. I managed to do the first 2 stitches, but am still having problems with the Nun's Stitch. I will look online tomorrow to find another set of instructions to follow. Here is how it looks when you do the first 2 stitches (four-sided stitch and then pulled backstitch.
Then you fold the evenweave and do the Nun's stitch to secure the edge in place. The edge is a beautiful way to finish a bellpull, hanging sampler, needleroll. I want to do this on the sides of the Snowman Wisdom (if I every get it done). Enjoyed the class, just need to practice more. Thanks Wilma for encouraging Heather to teach a class on this type of finish.
It looks great. Good luck figuring out the nun stitch.
ReplyDeleteI always do better learning new stitches in person vs. watching a video or online tutorial. Those do look like a nice way to finish off a bell pull.
ReplyDeleteDutch Treat used to have really good instructions on the nun stitch,so try their website. I really like the finished edge that was pictured.
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