Leaflet 2b in the Needlework Development Scheme’s series “And So To Embroider” features four inspirational projects. It includes:
- Fabric, thread choices and stitch designs for
- a pyjama case
- a comb case
- needlepoint stool top and
- a work bag
- Illustrated diagrams for working:
- Cross stitch
- Long legged cross stitch
- Tent Stitch and
- Herringbone Stitch – close herringbone, two styles of threaded herringbone, and interlaced herringbone stitches.
- How to make twisted cord
Download “And So To Embroider” leaflet 2b
Modern Tutorials
If you’re not comfortable learning new stitches from vintage diagrams, here are some modern embroider tutorials you can try.
Cross Stitch
Cross stitch photo tutorial from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery
Long Legged (Long Armed) Cross Stitch by DK Books
Tent Stitch by Needlepoint.com
Herringbone Stitch by Mary Corbet
Close(d) Herringbone
Closed herringbone photo tutorial on Pintangle
Threaded Herringbone by Amy McClellan
Interlaced Herringbone
The style of interlaced herringbone in this leaflet is different to any that I have come across before. As the version on the leaflet is quite easy to follow, here is a tutorial showing interlaced herringbone worked on double herringbone stitch by Mary Corbet