Samples A, B, C, and D
A- straight stitching: B – zig zag : C – various stitch patterns + changing stitch length. D – zig zag + variations in stitch length and density
E, F
E – automatic ‘darning stitch: F – wavy stitch + variations in stitch length and width
G, H
G – Whip stitch, bottom tension loosened, various automatic stitches. White bobbin thread pulled to top on outside lines of stitching.
H – zig zag whip stitch with black bottom thread pulled to top
Reverse sides of above samples G and H
I and J – more whipped stitches, variations of stitch length and width - right and reverse sides
Cable Stitch – my rather old Elna sewing machine ‘refused ‘ to sew with a thicker thread on the bobbin even with reduced tension. The bobbin case is not removable. I just spent ages undoing a tangle.
Stitched Strips
I have chosen some of the built in and ‘Elna disc’ stitches on my machine that I feel create animal markings when machined in strips.
K, L, M and N
O, P, Q, and R
I particularly like samples M, N, O, and P
Some personal thoughts on animal patterns produced by stitching.
When I was at teacher training college many years I wrote and embroidered a dissertation on Blackwork embroidery. I have always been fascinated by the way simples lines created innumerable patterns on a even weave fabric. I thought Blackwork patterns could create wonderful animal patterns. I have made a modern interpretation of a Blackwork Sampler using a soft, plain white Portuguese tea towel with a raised, woven square pattern.
My Blackwork Animal Pattern Sampler
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