Introduction to Raised Embroidery
Cross points
A course by Adriana Torres , Embroiderer
About the video: Cross points
Overview
“I'm going to show you the cross stitches. I will start with (21) last point found and then we will see (22) arrowhead or sardine head. I will explain the relationship between the two and what are their similarities and differences. ”
In this video lesson Adriana Torres addresses the topic: Cross points, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Raised Embroidery. Learn all the essential stitches to create raised embroideries step by step.
Partial transcription of the video
“Cross stitches In this lesson I'll show you cross stitches, really two of them because there are so many. We'll work on the N and we'll use perlé number 8 if you want a lot of relief. The fishbone stitch creates a lot of relief, it doesn't need any base cushion, any foundation. When the threads cross, it creates relief, and with a perlé 8 it works really well. It's also called leaf stitch because it is often used to do leaves. It's also called that, but it's true name is fishbone stitch. We come out in the centre, and we'll do a horizontal stitch, horizontal to us, on the vertex. This is th...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Raised Embroidery
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Areas
Embroidery, Textile Design
Adriana Torres
A course by Adriana Torres
Argentine designer Adriana Torres has an eclectic background, having studied architecture, graphic design, fine arts and illustration. His collection of objects received the Seal of Good Design awarded by the Ministry of Industry and was selected to be part of the Argentine pavilions at 100% Design London, Maison & Objet Paris and at Pitti Bimbo, Italy. He received first prize in the National Crafts Competition, organized by the National Arts Fund.
He has collaborated with brands such as Seletti, Crate & Barrel, El Espartano and Tea Connection. His work has been published in several books and magazines, including: Stich•illo (Uppercase), Encore! The new Artisans (Thames & Hudson), Super Handmade (Designers Book) and DPI Magazine from Taiwan. Some of his works have been on the cover of magazines, such as Farnese the elephant, in Modern Decoration Home (Hong Kong) and Ander the lion, in the British magazine Embroidery.
He has also taught classes and workshops in several countries: Brazil, Mexico, the United States, England, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and France.
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