3) Lacing. It is an improved version of the scroll frames. Scroll frames use only the main bars for tension over the fabric. With lacing, the fabric is sewn on the four sides, on the side bars as well, to ensure better tension so that the canvas is better stretched. If the fabric is soft and tears easily, sew a tape of curtain cloth on the edges and then attach them to the bars.
Different Embroidery Frames
By: Robbie Darmona
There are different types of embroidery frames. Sometimes, the mere choosing of the most proper embroidery frame for your canvas can be as exasperating as the stitching itself. That is why you should be presented with the various opportunities that different embroidery frames offer.
The first opportunity is not to pick up any embroidery frame. In some cases frames are not necessary, as in canvas work, like painted canvas kits, tassels and
Back Stitch with Curves (Diagram 3):
Bring the needle up at A, move to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at A. Bring the needle up at D, move to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at C. Bring the needle up at E, move down and to the right over one canvas intersection, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at F, move down and to the left over one canvas intersection, bring the needle down at E. Bring the needle up at G, move to the left over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at H, move to the left over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at G. Bring the needle up at I, move to the left over two canvas threads, bring
the needle down at H. Continue working the back stitch in this manner until the S-R stitch is complete. Note: Diagram 3 is only one example of the back stitch worked with curves. This stitch may be used to outline or create other types of curved lines.
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BACK STITCH
The Back Stitch is used to outline areas of needlepoint work. This stitch should not be used to cover vast areas of canvas or background work. This stitch is also
Back Stitch (Vertical Method):
From bottom to top - Bring the needle up at A, go down over 1 thread and bring the needle down at B. Go up over 2 threads, bring the needle up at C. Go down over 1 thread and bring the needle down at A. Go up 2 threads, bring the needle up at D. Go down 1 thread and bring the needle down at C. Continue in this manner until the end of the row.
From top to bottom - Bring the needle up at G, go up 1 thread and bring the needle down at H. Go down 2 threads, bring the needle up at F. Go up 1 thread and bring the needle down at G. Go down 2 threads and bring the needle up at E. Go up 1 thread and bring the needle down at F. Continue in this manner until the end of the row.
Back Stitch (Diagonal Method):
From top to bottom - Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the right over 1 canvas interlock and bring the needle down at B. Move down and to the left over 2 canvas interlocks and bring the needle up at C. Move up and to the right over 1 canvas interlock and bring the needle down at A. Move down and to the left over 2 canvas interlocks and bring the needle up at D. Move up and to the right over 1 canvas interlock and bring the needle down at C. Continue in this manner until the end of the row.
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convenient for covering exposed areas of other stitches. The Back Stitch may be worked vertically, horizontally or diagonally. Whichever method you choose, you may work in any direction. You may also use this stitch to create curved lines, as demonstrated in Diagram 3. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch, one for each method. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
Back Stitch (Horizontal Method):
From right to left - Bring the needle up at I, move over 1 thread and bring the needle down at J. Moving left, move over 2 threads and bring the needle up at K. Move over 1 thread (to the right) and bring the needle down at I. Move left over 2 threads and bring the needle up at L. Move to the right over 1 thread and bring the needle down at K. Continue in this manner until the end of the row.
From left to right - Bring the needle up at N, move to the left over 1 thread and bring the needle down at O. Move to the right over 2 threads and bring the needle up at M. Move to the left over 1 thread and bring the needle down at N. Move to the right over 2 threads and bring the needle up at L. Move to the left over 1 thread and bring the needle down at M. Continue in this manner until the end of the row.
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From bottom to top - Bring the needle up at G, move down and to the left over 1 canvas interlock and bring the needle down at H. Move up and to the right over 2 canvas interlocks and bring the needle up at F. Move down and to the left over 1 canvas interlock and bring the needle down at G. Move up and to the right over 2 canvas interlocks and bring the needle up at E. Move down and to the left over 1 canvas interlock and bring the needle down at F. Continue in this manner until the end of the row.
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***Stitch Index*** (Alphabetical)
A - I
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