Tuesday, August 4, 2009

100 Stitches


I am attempting to work my way through a book titled "One Hundred Embroidery Stitches".  I will post my progress as I learn each stitch.
  



 * Update - I completed the book, learning all 100 Stitches.  
Since I would like to continue improving my skills and expanding my stitch repertoire, I have compiled a new list of stitches to add to the original 100.  
The new list is made up of stitches from several embroidery books and online sources.  As before, I will post my progress.
http://www.bigbgsd.blogspot.com/2015/06/100-stitches-plus-stitch-list-by.html



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13 comments:

  1. Gina MatarazzoMay 11, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    I just stumbled upon this post several months late. This book looks fabulous! I just picked up a copy from Amazon. Can't wait to get stitching! Love your designs, by the way. :)

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  2. My 1st Bambina !June 2, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    I think I have a couple of copies of the newer version of this book, ...
    Is it from Coats & Clarks ? If you like I will be happy to send you one of the copies so you can compare :-), with a pack of chenille needles #26 !
    Feel free to email me to let me know: myfirstbambina (at) yahoo (dot) com.

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  3. My 1st Bambina !June 4, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Got your email ;-), looking forward to your review !

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  4. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    I haave a copy of this book. I have been thinking of doing the same thing as you, just pick up a cotton dish towel and start wiht stitch one.

    In fact I am getting ready to order a coats and clark version of 100 embroidery stitches. The older copy is what I am ordering.

    I have to let you know, the main reason for my post, is that I admire your zeal, and the way you explain, even though you are left handed, you have met the challenge!

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  5. KimSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment. I hope you work your way through the book - it is turning out to be such a fun project and I am really pleased to be adding all these stitches to my repertoire. Please post your progress - I would love to hear about it!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 31, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Where in the world did you find this book? I want it!!

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  7. KimJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Kate! This book was my mom's. The copyright is 1964 - it has a price printed on the cover of .35 cents :) It is in really good condition. I see amazon.com have several of the same version - 1964 (now selling for more than $3.00) and the 1979 version. I love this book - simple and thoughtfully laid out.

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  8. SummerJuly 23, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    This is a brilliant goal, especially, I think, for embroidery newbies, like me! I have this book also and I think I'll make it a goal to work my way through the 100 stitches, too! Thanks for the idea :D

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  9. KimJuly 27, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Hi Summer, Thank you :) I am so glad you have this book and are going to work your way through - it is really fun to try these stitches, I think you will enjoy it!

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  10. Megan NordykeSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    You may have already answered this question, but I didn't get a chance to read the comments for every post. What kind of fabric do you use? It is quite nice; my guess would be a linen or linen blend?

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  11. KimSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Megan - Thank you! I love this fabric, it is 100% cotton and it is a medium weave. It is quilting weight and I usually buy it in the quilting department at the fabric store.

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  12. Becky HayesJune 10, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Could you provide me the correct link for stitch #99? I love your work! Thank you!

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  13. KimJune 11, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Hi Becky,
    Oops! The link is fixed :) Thank you!!

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