Circular Web The circular web is worked like the enclosed web but the stitch placement is different. Refer to the diagram to see that you bring your needle out between the 4th and 5th bars then again between the 9th and 10th bars. The diagram shows a second round where you make two twists around […]
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Enclosed Web
Enclosed Web Once the kloster block has been cut you stitch a corner-to-corner web. Extend the thread from one corner to the adjacent corner. As the thread is brought out from the corner, put two twists around the extended thread before moving to the next corner. Work the second and third corners the same way. […]
Satin Pairs
Satin Pairs This filling stitch is a variation of the basic satin stitch block. Work two stitches side by side over two threads of the fabric. Pivot and work another pair. Continue the first diagonal row to the desired length. Turn and work the second row in the same manner. Repeat until the space is […]
Edge Stitch (for Filet Lace)
Edge Stitch The Edge Stitch weaves in and out of the net and the darning and linen stitch threads. You must use both to get the over and under weave correct. The example shown has the edge stitch highlighted in pink. « Back to Stitches
Linen Stitch
Linen Stitch The linen stitch, or point de toile, basically fills in the grid of a netted square with threads woven from top to bottom and side to side. The resulting appearance is like a loosely woven linen fabric. Sometimes the stitcher will add a thicker thread to create a border, scroll, stems, and other […]
Darning (Lace Net)
Darning While most references suggest you start stitching in the bottom left-hand corner, you can begin almost anywhere as long as you then follow the pattern and not jump over open mesh. Usually four passes will adequately fill the mesh square. If you are not going to shrink the piece and want a fuller look, […]