If you feel that your embroidery lacks imagination and creation, here's the stitch that will bring Dimensional work onto your fabric. If you can cast on stitches for knitting, you can accomplish the multiple variations possible with this stitch. The stitch width can be varied simply by using multiple, side-by-side needles to cast on the stitches and the length, by the number of stitches you cast on. Stitches can be cast on from one side of the needle or from both sides, giving a finished edge on both sides of the needle. Variation possibilities are endless. Let's proceed.

Thread a Milliner needle, pulling through to opposite end and knot.

Note: All instructions pertain to Rayon (Z-twist) thread].

Step 1: Come up at A and pull thread through. Go down at B and come up at A, taking care not to split thread with the needle. (Same position as Bullion Stitch).

Step 2: Hold the needle away from the fabric with your right index finger while casting on with your left hand, (Z-twist), so that thread will not unwind. Keep the tension on the cast-on thread taut to keep stitches uniform and tight to the needle. Cast on 15 stitches.

Step 3: Pull needle through the wraps, while loosely gripping the cast-ons. Tighten right up to the insertion point. When top cast-on is tight to the fabric, tug gently to "set" the cast-on. Ensure stitches aren't twisted. Anchor to back.

The Cast-ons to the left are an example of variations between single and double-sided cast-ons.

Old French Roses

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