The foundation is very simple to do, the only slight difficulty is counting the correct number of threads for the long foundation stitches. The weaving is also relatively simple but, as with the spider web stitches, the art is getting the stitches to lay neatly side by side. I only realised what I needed to do to assist this as I was weaving the last row hence the first two rows are not a neat as I would like. Again, a may redo this spot at a later date.
Guilloche Stitch
© Thistle Threads/Carol-Anne Conway
© Thistle Threads/Carol-Anne Conway
Guilloche stitch in #345 silver is used for the veins of the leaves on the large rose. The foundation was easy to lay here with a predetermined length for the long foundation stitches but it was very difficult to weave under the foundation stitches without catching the silk Queen stitches on either side.
Guilloche Stitch
© Thistle Threads/Carol-Anne Conway
© Thistle Threads/Carol-Anne Conway
Guilloche Stitch
© Thistle Threads/Carol-Anne Conway
© Thistle Threads/Carol-Anne Conway
With only one row of weaving completed, I decided not to attempt weaving the second and third row. I thought that would be better for the surrounding silk and my nerves. Besides, I think it looks pretty as it is.
Happy Stitching
3 comments:
It certainly looks difficult to me, but I like it! It's like stitching a braid down on your fabric, without having to turn the ends under. I think it has some definite possibilities.
It looks great - esp in metallic threads.=)
I think I used only one interlacing row with the silver on the leaves as well - as you say, better for both silk and nerves!
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