Twisted Bars After the two rows of solid satin stitches are worked, cut and draw out all the horizontal threads except two or three on both sides. The remaining vertical threads are twisted as follows: Secure the thread under the satin stitches on the back and bring the needle to the front of the piece […]
Month: April 2010
Adjoining Eyelets
Adjoining Eyelets Use size #8 thread. Bring the needle out of the fabric at point A. From A count down two threads and over two threads to find the center hole. Work 7 stitches, all going into the same center hole (see diagram 6A). To begin the eighth stitch, bring the needle up at point […]
Adjoining Wrap (Greek Cross)
Adjoining Wrap (also known as Greek Cross) Using size #8 thread, wrap around two threads of the bar into the center. Bring the needle up in the center of the adjoining bar (8A). Return the needle back under the wrapped bar (8B). Continue in this manner, weaving the two bars together two-thirds of the way […]
Branched Spokes (Hardanger)
Branched Spoke Branched Spoke: Wrap the bars as usual with size #8 thread. Bring the needle up at point A, two threads into the fabric, and insert at point B. As the thread is returned toward the corner, wrap around the suspended thread two times and insert the needle at point C, two threads into […]
Stuffed Eggs with Mayonnaise
Stuffed Eggs with Mayonnaise In Romanian: Oua umplute cu maioneza Ingredients 6 eggs 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon sour cream Pinch of salt Pinch of Pepper Mayonnaise Sweet peppers or olives for garnish Lettuce, chopped Directions Hard boil the eggs, shell and let cool. Cut in half crosswise, remove the yolks and place them in […]
Chocolate Bird Nests
CHOCOLATE BIRD NESTS 10-12 shredded wheat biscuits, crumbled 12 oz. chocolate chips 1/2 c. peanut butter Crumble the biscuits into a large bowl. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together either in a microwave or double boiler. Once melted and mixed well, add to the shredded wheat. Once the crumbles are coated, form into nests […]