EMBROIDERY
1
Using the Pigma pen, fi nely
trace the stitchery design
from the Pattern Sheet in the
centre of the white fabric.
Putting a light source such as a
brightly lit window or lightbox
behind the pattern will help to
make the design more visible
through the fabric.
2
If you are using stabiliser,
fuse it to the wrong side of
the background rectangle and
press it well. Place your work
in the embroidery hoop, if
desired, to keep it fl at and
prevent it puckering. Stitch
the embroidery design through
the fabric and stabiliser,
referring to the stitchery guide
below. Stitching through the
stabiliser allows for knots and
small jumps between stitches
to be hidden. Working with
an embroidery hoop or frame
may ensure you keep the
STITCHERY GUIDE
Design area DMC Stranded Embroidery Cotton Stitch
Dark petals Medium Cranberry (602) Backstitch
Light petals Pale Geranium (957) Backstitch
Leaves and
inner pistil Light Parrot Green (907) Backstitch
Inner petals Very Light Moss Green (165) Backstitch
Pistil Very Light Moss Green (165) Satin stitch
Stem of small tulip Medium Parrot Green (906) Backstitch
Tulips
CARINA’S EMBROIDERY TIPS
- Wattle buds/flowers – Stitch these in satin stitch at dif erent
angles in each flower. This means the light will reflect of the
surface of the thread in dif erent directions. - Lily – If you struggle with French knots, try using a milliner’s
needle instead of an embroidery needle. Because the milliner’s
needle has a smaller eye in relation to the shaft of the needle,
it will glide through the knots more easily. - Scattered stars – Tie of the thread after stitching each star.
You might be tempted to pull the thread across on the back to
the next star, but it may be visible from the front, making your
lovely stitching look messy.