Stitches and Techniques
The sample stitches and technique videos with downloadable PDF instructions for each stitch in the Tumbleweeds Series are provided below. They are categorised and appear in alphabetical and/or numerical order.
It is recommended, particularly where the more complicated stitches are concerned, that you work a sample on a doodle cloth before working it onto your project. Most of the samples are worked with thicker thread for the sake of clarity. It is suggested that you work the samples with the same thread, which is noted in the paragraph below each video clip.
Click here for the printable templates document. On this document are all the templates that were used in the stitching of the techniques and stitches in the video clips. Trace the templates onto a doodle cloth using a light box, or whatever method you prefer.
Colour images of the projects in the series are provided below:
Sample Stitches: Embroidery
Click here to access the stitch instructions at the top of which you will find a table of the stitches that feature and where to find them in the video clip. They are worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions at the top of which you will find a table of the stitches that feature and where to find them in the video clip. The sample is worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample was worked with perle #5 thread.
Sample Stitches: Bead Embroidery
There are variations of the stitch in this clip. Click here to access the stitch instructions. The samples are worked with size 8°, 11° and cubed beads attached with perle #12 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample is worked with size 8° beads attached with perle #12 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample is worked with size 8° beads and perle #5 thread.
Click here for access to the downloadable stitch instructions. The sample is worked over a 25 mm button with perle #5 thread.
Sample Stitches: Needle Lace Embroidery
If you have not worked with needle lace techniques before, click here. A PDF file that gives you useful basic information about using this technique in your embroidery will open in another tab.
If you are unfamiliar with detached buttonhole stitch click here. A PDF file with stitch directions will open in another tab. A video clip that demonstrates detached buttonhole stitch is provided in the embroidery stitch category.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The samples were worked with perle #5 thread.
The video clip below is generic, providing instruction for all of the needle lace fillers in the Tumbleweeds series. The fillers for this design feature in the body of the instructions in the booklets that accompanied your kits.
Access the printable instructions for this video clip by clicking here. Work through the two samples on the video clip with perle #5 thread. Once you have done that you will be able to work any of the fillers in the Tumbleweeds series, adjusting your stitches according to the specific instructions for each filler.
Sample Stitches: Needle Weaving Patterns
Before starting you should read Getting Started with Needle Weaving. Click here and a PDF version of the document will open in another tab.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The samples are worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample is worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample is worked with perle #5 thread.
Click here to access the stitch instructions. The sample is worked with perle #5 thread.
