Let’s Explore The Split Stitch and the Split Back Stitch!

[@TheresaREAberilla]

I wud believe that stiching makes your soul calm, rather than kneeling before a cross!!!hehe

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Haha!

[@louannwilde6381]

Hi and this is going to be so fun, LouAnn Wilde from Mona, Utah. USA

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Hi LouAnn! Its nice to see you ❤️

[@vanessaboman8143]

I just learned this stitch on craftsy she taught to go in from above, which I found much easier. I love this stitch now. But it was with floss not ribbon. This video is SO informative and I love that you do this stitch with so many different threads, thank you!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I'm so glad Vanessa. The beautiful thing about stitching is we can do a single stitch in so many different ways. Whatever works best is always the way to go, I think! ❤️💕❤️

[@susanhamilton1822]

I liked the split back stitch best. :) I do love the old back stitch any old way and I find it looks like knitting.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I like it best too. ❤️

[@mariellabarnes8380]

You are a stitching genius and ever so kind yo share your knowledge with us. Love yo you from Kansas City.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thank you so much Mariella! 💕💕💕

[@trduesing4117]

They all look like a chain stitch!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

haha! Well they're not supposed to!! ❤️😂❤️

[@traceydonohoe3786]

Thank you! I have only just found you, but am already utterly obsessed! Xx

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Hi Tracey, Thanks so much for reaching out! I'm so glad you're "here." 💕

[@MorningDove204]

What I love about Ariane’s lessons, are the different stitches done in so many different fibers and weights. It helps me decide what fibers and weights I want to buy and try in my own style. Excellent camera close ups, variety and your voice is so easy to listen too. I just purchased my patterns from your Etsy shop. Gathering supplies and joined the Facebook groups. Looking forward to stitching along with everyone. Keep up the good work, you are doing great.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

MorningDove204 thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words. 💕❤️💕

[@conniesimonich2327]

Thank you Ariana for making these videos. I absolutely love each one of them. They inspire me and Ive learned so much. I gotta say that I love your name, fits you well as a beautiful lady, teacher, and hopefully as my new friend.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Connie Simonich count me as your new friend, I’m all in! And thank you for the lovely words. They made my day!💕❤️💕

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent

[@ArianeZurcher212]

❤️💕❤️

[@paigemckelvey8781]

It would be fun to see how different threads change the look of our most commonly used stitches.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

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[@minkaf4243]

The ribbon looks great!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thx so much.

[@marieroussel4086]

Thank you for this video, I only recently discovered your beautiful work. I love all those wonderful creative stitches you demonstrate. I am fairly new to embroidery, and I had done a little split stitch but not much, until I discovered it is a great filler. As a stitch in your work, definitely the ribbon is the best, on its own as a chain the split stitch is unimpressive, I can see why you are not fan of it. Thanks again.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thx so much Marie! ❤️

[@karengoddard8906]

Please do videos using different threads and stitches. There are several threads I haven't tried yet and am curious about. My grandmother taught me how to embroider penny squares with the backstitch and or the split backstitch with variegated floss. I hope they are still in a box in my attic.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Great! I will do that. Which threads are you curious about? 💕

[@karengoddard8906]

Gimp, painters gimp(comparisons), rainbow tweed and frosty rays, to name a few. Thanks😊

[@gwensmith7024]

Loved watching the split stitch/split back stitch with the different threads - thought the ribbon was pretty. I would really like videos dedicated to a specific thread. I’m always wondering how to use a thread in a different way. I think the bullion was very nice in the petite very velvet- I’m going to do that for sure. I need to watch you knot that really short length of petite velvet on the back. I like to get as much out of these expensive threads as I can and never know how to knot a really short length in the back. This might sound trivial, bit it was an “ah ha” moment for me.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Gwen Smith oh I’m so glad! I’ll definitely start doing thread specific videos. ❤️

[@suzannegolden2434]

Never learned the split stitch, this is new for me

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Suzanne Golden the stem and this one were the first stitches I learned as a kid, but I didn’t do the Split Back stitch which I really love!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Suzanne Golden the stem and this one were the first stitches I learned as a kid, but I didn’t do the Split Back stitch which I really love!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Suzanne Golden the stem and this one were the first stitches I learned as a kid, but I didn’t do the Split Back stitch which I really love!

[@sandih.5798]

I’ve only known the split back stitch as the split stitch. It’s great for letter and gloves lovely smooth curves compared to the split stitch. But in\ve not used it in years. Dedicating an entire video to one type of thread and what you can do with it is a fabulous idea. Looking forward to seeing what you come with. One request can you say what the comment our question you’re responding to would be helpful to us who missed the live even. At least if you do it as a live on Facebook you can see the comment questions when viewed later.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Sandi H. Hi Sandi, yes, I will try to do that, but everyone should be able to see the comments, even if they aren’t watching it live. It may be in each person’s settings but I will google and see what I can find. I see the comments on my computer. 💕

[@theresaveroline7309]

This is great for lettering..

[@ArianeZurcher212]

theresa veroline yes! I’m only now discovering that. Also the Split Back Stitch is much easier to control and is easier as well.

[@huisuk]

I missed live, I was away from home. Thanks. Learning is always good.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Hui Suk Isenberger glad you were able to catch it later. 💕

[@lgene7232]

Canada is here

[@ArianeZurcher212]

L Gene yay!!

[@jennypubanz9436]

Hi from Wisconsin

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Jenny Pubanz Hi Jenny! 💕

[@kathyranger3053]

Hi from Texas!!!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Hi Kathy! 💕

[@kathyranger3053]

I am still working on my needle roll. I cannot do the scroll stitch. I have tried 3 times. I give....

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Kathy Ranger the scroll stitch is tricky. You can substitute the rosette chain or the basque. Either of those will give a similar look. 💕

[@dennypondaview]

This was great to wakeup too what was the COLOUR house of embroidery said was their most popular..love the red ..just don't think I would use the split stitch yes we learnt it way back ..thankyou xx

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Haha, well I worked on the piece for a few more hours and just posted it in the Stitching Circle group. I have to say, I kind of fell in love with the Split Back Stitch! It is really versatile and fun. I don't know that I ever heard what House Of Embroidery said was their most popular color. If you find out, let me know. ❤️

[@geraldinebobnar3368]

I went to the website you recommended and found prepackaged linen/burlap, cheesecloth etc What do you use these fibers for

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I'm just playing around with the burlap and cheesecloth, but am cutting both up and applying to the hand dyed linen and then stitching on top of so that it creates a layered collage effect. It's lovely material to work with. I am going to be incorporating the cheesecloth into a new design in the next few months. 💕

[@dianefowler8357]

Diane from Idaho

[@ArianeZurcher212]

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[@geraldinebranch287]

Hi from Ala,

[@ArianeZurcher212]

❤️💕❤️

[@carolbogden2322]

How do I get all the way back to your #1 video I missed a lot nbecause I signed up just lately found you trying through google but only got back to 6

[@ArianeZurcher212]

If you go to my channel page click on videos and you will be able to see the first videos I made all the way up to the most recent ❤️

[@carolbogden2322]

I would like to purchase a piece by you very similar to this piece your working on ameandering piece of art would you do that I would love it

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Aw... what a lovely complement. I can sell anything I make. Do you have an email you’d be willing to share? Otherwise message me privately on FB.

[@jennypubanz9436]

Hi

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Jenny Pubanz hi! 💕

[@helenshimell3343]

I have never done split stitch, to me it looks like chain stitch.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Helen Shimell yes, similar but denser and for lettering it would be really perfect.

[@lgene7232]

I’m late to the party. :(

[@ArianeZurcher212]

L Gene haha! Well you know what they say: “Better late than never” 🤣💖🤣