Nettet1. jun. 2024 · Mountmellick Stitch. aucklandembroideryguild June 1, 2024 Stitches. This stitch is a newcomer composite stitch, which, although it fits well with the Irish embroidery technique, is not actually found on older traditional Mountmellick work. It provides an attractive edging which works well on curved lines, and in spite of incorporating a …

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It was developed around 1825 by Johanna Carter, who taught it to a group of about 15 women and girls. It used white cotton thread on white cotton fabric, and predominantly floral motifs. The plants featured were those that were found around the town of Mountmellick, and included blackberries, oak, fern, dog roses and shamrocks. The Great Irish Famine (1845-1849) hit the town of Mountmellick very hard. In about 1880, Mrs … NettetMar 30, 2024 - Oh, let's have some Stitch Fun today, shall we?! Several years ago, I wrote an article about why it's important to play with your embroidery stitches now and then. My views on that haven't changed, not a jot or a tittle. Playing is necessary with any craft, hobby, or art. When you play around the source by ball

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NettetI was drawn to the Mountmellick stitch and after experimenting I found that I could make it look like little arrowheads that could be mirror imaged between the tucks. I made the stitch 1/8″ wide, 4 threads apart, with size 8 Perle cotton. It’s simple and elegant. Here’s the outfit: Click here for the tutorial and have fun experimenting! NettetCome out at the same hole you came out the second time on the line. Make sure the needle is inside the loop. Now pull out the needle gently to make a chain. This … NettetAug 19, 2016 - Explore Ligija's board "mountmellick embroidery", followed by 2,377 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about embroidery, whitework, white embroidery. the source bwc