I’ve been trying to make some progress on a cute crewel embroidery design.  It is by Dimensions, copyright 1989.  I got it from a flea market (all unopened and mint condition).

It is a crewel piece, but uses embroidery floss instead of yarn.  I prefer working with yarn when I do crewel as it feels more satisfying to me.  However, the effects of satin stitch when done using floss is very lovely and shimmery.

This piece uses mostly satin stitch.  Other stitches used are back, stem and straight as well as lazy daisies and french knots.  Luckily for me, the internet has video tutorials on these stitches, I’ll be using them!

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