Introduction to Raised Embroidery
Knotted stitches I
A course by Adriana Torres , Embroiderer
About the video: Knotted stitches I
Overview
“We got to the last stitch lesson! I'm going to start with the (23) malt point , also known as Smirna or Ghiordes knot, then we will see the (24) Danish knot which is made on a triangular base and , finally, the (25) point of Palestrina that has some similarities with the Danish knot. ”
In this video lesson Adriana Torres addresses the topic: Knotted stitches I, 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
“Knotted stitches Now we'll start the last lesson which covers knotted stitches. In embroidery terminology knotted refers to what I call linked stitches, as you don't tie a knot. I use knotted stitches to refer to those with a knot. First, the Danish knot, which is often done on a small scale, and when done in minuscule it looks like a Chinese knot or French knot. You can't see its base, you can't tell it's a triangle. What I like about this stitch is that the base is a triangle. We'll do it bigger, using a perlé thread. You can use a Retors Mat or a thick thread, because if you use a fine t...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Raised Embroidery
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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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