Colonial knot and how's it different from french knot?
French knot is, undoubtedly, the most popular knot stitch out there. But it has a “twin” - colonial knot. Jump in to explore the similarities and differences between the two! So, how do you stitch colonial knot? Many people fear it because it seems tricky. Me too, for a long time I used french knots exclusively and didn't even want to try the colonial one because it just seems difficult. But I was wrong! Once you “crack” the process, stitching colonial knots will go smoothly and fast. The…
Kellie Allen saved to Embroidery
Embroidery Jewelry Inspiration - Nunn Design
Last summer I began an obsession with embroidery. In particular, embroidery works within jewelry. This trend is rising as I watch Instagram followers rise into the 100,000’s for several of the embroidery artists I’m following. I started doing embroidery with my girls, and it is super fun. It is inexpensive to get started and something [...]
This Isn’t Your Grandma’s Embroidery
We love a good stitching session, but so many of the samplers out there are incredibly out of date. Luckily, there are plenty of artisans out there designing patterns and kits that provide a fresh take on an old skill. From several new alphabet styles, to creative new takes on the French knot, these 15 patterns will keep you in stitches. Plus, be sure to scroll to the end for our favorite throwback needlepoint pattern. You won’t be disappointed!
Katie Drolshagen saved to Craft Ideas
French Knot Embroidery Tutorial - Wandering Threads Embroidery
Learn the ins and outs of making a french knot embroidery stitch. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to create knots of all sizes.
5 Tips for Foolproof French Knots
The French knot can be your best friend or your worst enemy. If you have trouble, learn how to make a French know with this FREE tutorial + 5 helpful tips!
Jenna Schooff saved to Embroidery
On the subject of french knots………………
I found some more examples of french knots being used to create wonderful textural and colour effects: one of my own from my recycle4real challenge in 2011: this was the 13th project of 52. It was …
Amanda Darling saved to Stitching
Blue and White Grape Hyacinths
Yes, there are white ones too! My loopy French knots, glass beads, couching and embroidery. 3” square, 5” framed SOLD www.chursinoff.com/kirsten/
Ellen Spencer saved to Embroidery
french knot sheep
French knot sheep...could see this w/ a knitting and/or Elizabeth Zimmermann quote
needlework flowers french knots
Amazon.com: needlework flowers french knots
Lauren Nossaman saved to Sewing embroidery designs