Thank you. Have embroidered since I was 13 (am now going on 76). My stitching is quite good, but my French knots were not even. Now I know what I do wrong. I might use one, two or three threads but I automatically wrap two or sometimes three times! No wonder my knots are not even. Watching you, I thought I will imitate you & found I constantly wanted to wrap too many times. Thank you again, wish I had a teacher like you 60 years ago, as I am self taught NO ONE did embroidery when I did it. THANK YOU AGAIN.
I’m repeating what everyone else has said, but I must! You’re a wonderfully patient and knowledgeable teacher. You explain all the stitches in such detail for every step. Thank you so much Sarah!!!! I’ve learned so very much from you ❤❤❤
I love your cat. I have one exactly like him. And I live for your facial expressions and kind demeanor while teaching. I’ve learned so much about stitching. Never underestimate the impact that you and Ginger Cat have on our lives.
Thankyou for this. I love colonial knots over french knots , I don't know why, they are just a bit more substantial of a knot and when I do french knots a so often pull them thru or if I wrap more than once they try to pop up like a pastry but I never have trouble with a colonial. I am going to try your method of how to hold the needle and maybe I'll fall in love with the beloved french knots!
This video has given me an idea for my sister's Christmas gift. An Egyptian design worked in a combination of silk and goldwork. The colours will pop. Silky smooth stitches using the mellor, I love mine.
I love French knots! The only reason french knots are hard for me I’m doing freehand with a hoop. Looks like fun, the stitches..I’ll do them today! Watching first though ☝🏽😳 thank you Sarah, for all your wonderful tutorials❣️🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽Mia
Im a beginner in embroidery and your advice is soooooo helpful, especially for the french knot. I usually used thinner 2 strand thread and wrap more than twice. I've been struggling to pull the thread through and end up ripping the fabric in the end. Now I know what I did wrong.
I kept forgetting to look into sewing beads on projects - you’ve sent me happily down a new rabbit hole! Thanks for the great help as always. I used bullion stitch to make a caterpillar - I admit I was quite impressed with myself 🤓
So glad I stumbled on this set of videos, embroidery is my first love but after years and years it had lost its magic. But this has inspired me all over. I am talking ribbon embroidery and tidying up my traditional stitches which have become a little sloppy after 70 years. Thank you so much!
Glad you found us Lloydina and that you have been inspired to carry on with your stitching! We have a series on ribbon embroidery so do check those out in the playlists!
Good afternoon I have been teaching myself to stitch. Your clear instructions are so wonderful! Very grateful to have found you. I am watching a lot of them today. I’m a new subbie thank you so much ❤️🌹
Fabulous! I love all of these stitches. I found that using a milliner’s needle helps with the bullion and French knots, to pull the needle through the wraps 🌻
I started my Sunday afternoon looking for how to embroider letters to enable me to hand embroider my grand daughters name on a patchwork quilt I'm making for her out of her baby grows, I'm so glad I found your channel, I've spent that last few hours watching your videos, you are such a good teacher, now once I get my embroidery threads I feel confident enough to use some these stitches on the quilt, thank you so much for sharing, I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your tutorials.
I am new to your channel and have watched several of your tutorials now and am so happy to have them. I embroidered when I was younger but haven't done much but counted cross stitch for years. This is a great refresher and will really help to remind me how to do stitches and has introduced me to stitches I didn't know. Thank you!
It would Karen! On a tiny canvas with a fine thread and a beautiful pattern...it would look stunning! I don't do any miniatures but it makes me want to have a go!
Wonderful informative videos on everything I need to know to embroider! Presentations are clear and engaging. You have a wonderful style of speaking and sharing what you know, and to excite one to "give it a try," whether a stitch or a bead!
I think you could go right to left on the Turkish rug stitch, but you'd have to reverse the process and start on the right and come up on the left for each row. Or maybe that would be the opposite of a Turkish rug stitch.
Hi, Sarah. Have been enjoying your videos for some months now. Thank you for your excellent teaching techniques, my question is can needles be sharpened or when dull just toss and buy new ones?.
Hello Sarah - I've just come across your channel. I am absolutely new to this kind of embroidery. I'm a needlepointer. Your work is lovely! I've loved the book series that you did. Absolutely beautiful! I have two questions. What kind of frame are you using and where can it be purchased; and what kind of canvas are you using and where would I purchased that? Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. I'm from "across the pond" so your accent is delightful! Thank you!
Check out our online shop Barbara for frames and fabric and lots of other embroidery goodies! www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/ Find the frame here: www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html We shipworld wide, currently tracked and signed to Internatioal destinations until the world has fully righted itself. About 7-10 days for orders across the pond! :)
It's this here Rachel: www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html We have a video on how it works to, just search for Versatile Table Clamp
Is there a more detailed video about threading, I know how to thread the needle but do you always double the thread and tie a knot at the bottom. When you say you are using 6 strands, is that doubled or single?
Yes there is Rena, we have a few videos on this subject. If you click on my name that will take you to my channel where you can browse the videos or click on the Playlist button to see categories where you can find videos more easily
Sarah, I noticed you struggling to pull your needle through the bullion knots: I bought these from Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L3SDD5N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They're brilliant! Really grippy, and if they lose their grip a quick rinse under the tap and they're back to full strength again. They're quite big, and can easily be cut into strips to use with needles. So useful in all sorts of ways, but I did buy them for sewing with.
How many strands of thread would you suggest for making quilt blocks with embroidery embellishments? I do find 6 a bit too thick but maybe it would be sturdiest??
It's a mellor Karen which is is laying tool. You can see it here: www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_6900645-Mellor-laying-tool-polished-stainless-steel.html A mellor is normally used in goldwork embroidery but as you can see it's useful for lots of occaisions!
Thanks!
Thank you for your support Ruth! x
Thank you. Have embroidered since I was 13 (am now going on 76). My stitching is quite good, but my French knots were not even. Now I know what I do wrong. I might use one, two or three threads but I automatically wrap two or sometimes three times! No wonder my knots are not even. Watching you, I thought I will imitate you & found I constantly wanted to wrap too many times. Thank you again, wish I had a teacher like you 60 years ago, as I am self taught NO ONE did embroidery when I did it. THANK YOU AGAIN.
I’m repeating what everyone else has said, but I must! You’re a wonderfully patient and knowledgeable teacher.
You explain all the stitches in such detail for every step.
Thank you so much Sarah!!!!
I’ve learned so very much from you ❤❤❤
I love your cat. I have one exactly like him. And I live for your facial expressions and kind demeanor while teaching. I’ve learned so much about stitching. Never underestimate the impact that you and Ginger Cat have on our lives.
this is so beyond well done and helpful!!! thank you so much!!!
Very helpful! Awesome video! Thank you💞
Yes I enjoyed this
Thanks!This video is SO helpful!😀
FINALLY! Someone who has demystified the Buillion Knot stitch for me, thank you a million!!
We have a video just on this stitch Anna so do check that out for more info!
Awesome
Absolutely totally 150% love this video. Thank you so extremely much. You are a great teacher I can’t wait to see your other videos❣️👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you Mikki!
Super! Finally I understand the Turkey stitch! 🦃🪡
I loved this, when you'd just before you gave the turkey stitched heart a haircut all I could think was it had got lockdown locks 😉
Ha! I missed a trick there...lockdown stitch!
I loved the long locks too
Thanks so much, beautiful sugestions
Whoop! Solved my problem and bumped my skill level up!
I was struggling with french knots untill i seen your video!! Now i got thank you so much for your time wonderful video!!!
Thank you for existing Sarah!!!
Thankyou for the useful advice on the bullion knots, books are never going to be as good as a real teacher for the physics of sewing.
Couldn't agree with you more!
Super!!!🌷🌷🌷Thanks
The Turkish rug stitch is perfect for a project I wanted to do, thank you for this tutorial!!✨
We have a video just on this stitch too Emma, do check it out int he video stitch library
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery ooh, perfect!
Thankyou for this. I love colonial knots over french knots , I don't know why, they are just a bit more substantial of a knot and when I do french knots a so often pull them thru or if I wrap more than once they try to pop up like a pastry but I never have trouble with a colonial. I am going to try your method of how to hold the needle and maybe I'll fall in love with the beloved french knots!
Check out my Essential guide to French Knots video for perfect French kntos every time!
I have been watching slow stitching. But never did understand they Turkey stitch. Thank you so much for your explanation. I think I have it.
I really like the french knot and turkey rug stitch hopefully I can master both of them
You explain the 'French Knot' so easy to follow.
awesome video, thank you for teaching me the Turkish rug stitch 🙏
Great video!
Hi Sarah you are good teacher and your work is very nice I love it thanks
Merci beaucoup 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿
Thank you! 😃
Very good teacher, loved it! Thanks!
This video has given me an idea for my sister's Christmas gift. An Egyptian design worked in a combination of silk and goldwork. The colours will pop. Silky smooth stitches using the mellor, I love mine.
You have inspired my creativity to a whole other level thank you
wow, what lovely stitches, hopefully one day mine will be close... enjoy all your videos...
Learned the Bullion Stitch differently.
😮😮😮 I love the crystal! I never made it that far! ❤❤❤
U r an excellent teacher. Thank u
Very simply explained and showed. Very easy to follow
Another winner Sarah! Thankyou
I love French knots! The only reason french knots are hard for me I’m doing freehand with a hoop. Looks like fun, the stitches..I’ll do them today! Watching first though ☝🏽😳 thank you Sarah, for all your wonderful tutorials❣️🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽Mia
Im a beginner in embroidery and your advice is soooooo helpful, especially for the french knot. I usually used thinner 2 strand thread and wrap more than twice. I've been struggling to pull the thread through and end up ripping the fabric in the end. Now I know what I did wrong.
Yes, fatter thread and fewer wraps Fatin! Glad the video helped!
I love your content. I'll definitely be trying out these textures and more of your videos!
Just WOW!❤❤❤❤❤Thank you!
I kept forgetting to look into sewing beads on projects - you’ve sent me happily down a new rabbit hole! Thanks for the great help as always. I used bullion stitch to make a caterpillar - I admit I was quite impressed with myself 🤓
I think I will make a list of things bullion knots are good for Tess! So far, roses, birds feet and caterpillars!
Excellent demo, thank you
So glad I stumbled on this set of videos, embroidery is my first love but after years and years it had lost its magic. But this has inspired me all over. I am talking ribbon embroidery and tidying up my traditional stitches which have become a little sloppy after 70 years. Thank you so much!
Glad you found us Lloydina and that you have been inspired to carry on with your stitching! We have a series on ribbon embroidery so do check those out in the playlists!
Good afternoon I have been teaching myself to stitch. Your clear instructions are so wonderful! Very grateful to have found you. I am watching a lot of them today. I’m a new subbie thank you so much ❤️🌹
Welcome aboard the embroiderbus Brenda! Glad you are finding useful x
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Sarah, this is such a lovely video! You are so talented and I thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Fabulous! I love all of these stitches. I found that using a milliner’s needle helps with the bullion and French knots, to pull the needle through the wraps 🌻
granita sounds like granados, which means pomegranates; makes sense!
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your skills Sarah. Xx 💕💕
Thank you! What a lovely clear teacher you are 💕
I started my Sunday afternoon looking for how to embroider letters to enable me to hand embroider my grand daughters name on a patchwork quilt I'm making for her out of her baby grows, I'm so glad I found your channel, I've spent that last few hours watching your videos, you are such a good teacher, now once I get my embroidery threads I feel confident enough to use some these stitches on the quilt, thank you so much for sharing, I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your tutorials.
Thank you Debbie! We have over 200 videos so do check out the playlists, hopefully there is something else in there for you to enjoy!
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
I enjoyed your instruction on types and brought me back again! Thank you! You give more detail which gives us more understanding!
Thank you such a helpful video and lovely to watch.
Lovely! Really lovely!
Thank you so much for such a excellent tutorial....beautiful stitches.
You rock the ruby red slipper, colored nail polish, Girlfriend. Pat-South Padre Island, Texas
I tried to coordinate with the stitches!
I really enjoy your videos. So accurate and slow, looking forward to more of your videos. Thank you for your time.
Fantastic Sarah. Thank you. Xx
I am new to your channel and have watched several of your tutorials now and am so happy to have them. I embroidered when I was younger but haven't done much but counted cross stitch for years. This is a great refresher and will really help to remind me how to do stitches and has introduced me to stitches I didn't know. Thank you!
Welcome on board Lilysnana! We have over 200 videos so hopefully you will find many more of them useful to get you back into the swing!
Another INDIAN textile piece in the background... 😊
I do a lot of embroidery for miniatures. It looks like the Turkish rug stitch would be great for a doll house rug❣
It would Karen! On a tiny canvas with a fine thread and a beautiful pattern...it would look stunning! I don't do any miniatures but it makes me want to have a go!
Thanks so much Sarah - I always use the bullion stitch on birds feet, it works perfectly.
Yes definitely good for birds feet Sally!
Amei.❤❤❤
Love the thread in the first heart, which thread is it? Thank you for your tutorials, you do a marvelous job! 😊
Thank you so much for such an excellent tutorial!! I never knew there were so many great ways to add texture. Happy stitching.
They are alot of fun too!
Great video step by step thank you for sharing ❤ 😀 the beads are lovely indeed
absolutely beautiful!!!
Good design
❤️thank you 👋
Really appreciate this, very helpful & detailed. Thank you!!
Amei ❤❤❤
Nice video and great stitches. I love the bullion and how flexible it is. Where I first saw it was in stitching a rose shape. Thanks for the vid!
They do make great roses Wanda!
Thank you Sarah for a great tutorial! I learned how to do bouillon a bit differently but I like your technique and will try it next time. :-)
There are a few ways Andrea, mine is good if you have it in a frame and have two hands free!
Wonderful informative videos on everything I need to know to embroider! Presentations are clear and engaging. You have a wonderful style of speaking and sharing what you know, and to excite one to "give it a try," whether a stitch or a bead!
Thank you Sharon, glad you are enjoying!
Love your videos!!!
HERMOSOS GRACIAS
I like it❤❤❤
I think you could go right to left on the Turkish rug stitch, but you'd have to reverse the process and start on the right and come up on the left for each row. Or maybe that would be the opposite of a Turkish rug stitch.
If you want to go the opposite way then yes just reverse everything!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Since I've done a lot of macrame, it makes sense to me. They're similar to clove hitches. Thanks for reply.
Hi, Sarah. Have been enjoying your videos for some months now. Thank you for your excellent teaching techniques, my question is can needles be sharpened or when dull just toss and buy new ones?.
Buy new ones Cheryl!
Me encantó aprendí a dar textura uniforme a varias puntadas, mil gracias y un fuerte abrazo desde México 🤗
Thank you Angela! Glad you are enjoying the videos and i hope all is well in Mexico!
And here's a nice little project that's ideal for adding plenty of textures to! ua-cam.com/video/OWBYPMzJ-Lo/v-deo.html
That's a really cool bead board. Did you make it?
Yes Tracey, the velvet boards are for sale on our website here:
www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/cat_264747-Embroidery-Equipment.html
Amei!
Hello Sarah - I've just come across your channel. I am absolutely new to this kind of embroidery. I'm a needlepointer. Your work is lovely! I've loved the book series that you did. Absolutely beautiful! I have two questions. What kind of frame are you using and where can it be purchased; and what kind of canvas are you using and where would I purchased that? Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. I'm from "across the pond" so your accent is delightful! Thank you!
Check out our online shop Barbara for frames and fabric and lots of other embroidery goodies!
www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/
Find the frame here:
www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html
We shipworld wide, currently tracked and signed to Internatioal destinations until the world has fully righted itself. About 7-10 days for orders across the pond! :)
So so loving your videos-so informative and well done, so easy to follow and listen to, so restful and inspiring-thank you so much
Thank you Liz! Glad you are enjoying...
Love how she said she was going to be bored with a rug stitcher
What kind of hoop r u using? Never seen that before and keeps your hands free
It's this here Rachel:
www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html
We have a video on how it works to, just search for Versatile Table Clamp
Hello, how and where do I purchase the punch and dust for embroidery transfer. Unfortunately, I can't see the information you provided.
Is there a more detailed video about threading, I know how to thread the needle but do you always double the thread and tie a knot at the bottom. When you say you are using 6 strands, is that doubled or single?
What size needle did you use for the french knots please? Thankyou in advance for a reply.
Realy💥 So beautiful awesome i loved. #mhatbangla art & craft🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🌼🌼🌼
Learned a lot.Thanks. is there another way of putting on beads, How can I get a complete list of your tutorials? 😊
Yes there is Rena, we have a few videos on this subject. If you click on my name that will take you to my channel where you can browse the videos or click on the Playlist button to see categories where you can find videos more easily
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thanks. Great Help. It's nice to know that people are willing to share their talent.❤️
What keeps your material so tight, with no loosing?
Good framing up Kathryn! Check out our videos on this in the playlist here:
ua-cam.com/play/PLC2TZFIW8ZoOf-FzgU_Zz9KyisR6PZl0q.html
I try to do french knots but I get a loose strand on top
Check out our dedicated video on French Knots Jeanette for all the tricks on perfect ones every time:
ua-cam.com/video/f-IZqwwz_4s/v-deo.html
Sarah, I noticed you struggling to pull your needle through the bullion knots: I bought these from Amazon:
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L3SDD5N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They're brilliant! Really grippy, and if they lose their grip a quick rinse under the tap and they're back to full strength again. They're quite big, and can easily be cut into strips to use with needles. So useful in all sorts of ways, but I did buy them for sewing with.
How many strands of thread would you suggest for making quilt blocks with embroidery embellishments? I do find 6 a bit too thick but maybe it would be sturdiest??
See my latest video about sampling Lisa! Try a few samples to see what you like 👍
I thought true French Knots had two wraps around the needle?
After many discussions about this over the years, my answer would be do as many wraps as you like!
what kind of table/frame do you have?
Stretcher bars held in a a verstaile table clamp Jacqui. See my video on the latter!
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery thank you!!!!
What is that you are using for holding you stitches in place. Is it an awl.
It's a mellor Karen which is is laying tool. You can see it here:
www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_6900645-Mellor-laying-tool-polished-stainless-steel.html
A mellor is normally used in goldwork embroidery but as you can see it's useful for lots of occaisions!
SARAH, This is great! Do some people take the fabric out of the hoop or leave it tightened in the hoop when they do this stitch? Jane Gee
Thx for yelling