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Home Sewing Patterns Nautical Embroidery Hoops Tutorial

Nautical Embroidery Hoops Tutorial

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Linen

Designer

Susie Johns

Techniques

Embroidery

Pattern Guide

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Linen

Designer

Susie Johns

Techniques

Embroidery

Pattern Guide

Download

About this pattern

This charming pair of framed embroideries have a nautical twist, plus it will teach you how to master Twisted Chain stitch!

Twisted chain is similar to the basic chain stitch but creates a rope-like outline, especially if you keep the stitch length fairly short. Here, we’ve used it to write a message on our smaller hoop, while on the larger design, it forms the chain for an anchor. This project also features satin stitch and French knots, plus split stitch for outlining.

Essentials

Plain white cotton or linen: one fat quarter
Embroidery thread: variegated brown, silver grey satin, salmon pink satin, metallic blue, white
Translucent sequins
Erasable marker pen
Embroidery hoops: 13.5cm and 18.5cm diameter

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Top sewing tip

There is a whole family of chain stitches, all of which are fairly straightforward and useful for embroidering thick lines. This version creates a textured 3D effect and is good for adding interest to simple designs. It helps if you’re already familiar with basic chain stitch, as you’ll be able to see how this twisted version differs from it.

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is a versatile crafter, with a flair for knitting and embroidery. She contributes regularly to several craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more.

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