Exploring the Stem Stitch

Demonstrating how the stem stitch can be used in exciting and new ways with different threads and thread weights to enhance a piece of hand dyed linen. The Stem Stitch is one of those stitches that does not usually illicit much excitement. It's a serviceable stitch, but what if it is applied in a different way? Come and explore the stem stitch and discover new ways to incorporate it into your designs.

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After graduating from Parsons School of Design, I began my career in fashion design and freelanced both in New York City, as well as London. I designed hand knits for Elle Magazine and was the editor of the Hand Knit Page before hand knits fell out of fashion in the early 1990's and the page was discontinued. In 2008 I launched my jewelry design business, designing fine jewelry in 18 & 20 Kt Gold with gemstones that I hand select for each piece. Several awards and numerous write ups & interviews in all kinds of magazines and online zines, I found Sue Spargo in 2015 through her Craftsy class, and my life took another turn. I have been designing in some form since I sold my first felt embroidered xmas tree ornaments to a small shop in Northern California when I was 16 years old, and have never looked back. And while I've had detours along the way: had two children, worked at an advertising agency, got into acting in my early 20's, published some articles for various magazines and wrote for the Huffington Post for a few years, I have always come back to designing. It is my first love and remains so to this day.

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Have a stitch that you just can't figure out how to do? Tell me in the comments below. Have a question? Ask away.

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