How To: Stitch the Open Buttonhole Filler Stitch

[@melenewycza]

I am a left hander. Your classes on youtube are gently magical

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Im so glad you think so!

[@carriemercer3224]

Aw there’s sweet Merlin ❤ Isn’t it wonderful that he’s immortalized in your videos? I mean, you can kind of come and visit him later, when you’re ready.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thank you Carrie. Yes, he's ever alive in a number of these videos! ❤️

[@scherisews]

I have tried and tried with no success. I have watched your video three times .....I just got the “yes’ moment. Think I got it now! Thank you 😄

[@ArianeZurcher212]

S. Manson oh I’m so happy. ❤️❤️

[@barbaranoble9748]

I love your sweet kitty Merlin! I love your needle point! It's lovely! Tyfs!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

❤️😻❤️

[@cathyhedberg4502]

I am fairly new to stitching. Even though I am a right-handed stitcher, I like your calm teaching style. Thank you for making these videos for those of us who are visual learners.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Hi Cathy, I’m so glad you’re here and thank you for reaching out! ❤️

[@margaretclouston9369]

That was really helpful. Thank you. Now I know how to end the stitch at the bottom. I was never really sure. The option of doing it in a spiral is a game changer. 😀

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I'm so glad you think so! I do too. Love doing it in the spiral!! ❤️

[@trduesing4117]

Wow….I’ve gotta try this stitch! Can’t wait to see what else will be on my ‘gotta try list! You ALWAYS add to my life. Thank you,

[@ArianeZurcher212]

It's a great stitch and a lot of fun to play with using different threads and different tensions to get a more open or closed look. ❤️

[@jeanmansfield1138]

Finally watched this and sat laughing at Merlin's antics😂. Pity you hadn't one of his treats to throw for him - but then you'd definitely be interrupted in order to throw it again! Good video. I've stitched open buttonhole fillers in Needlelace but wanted to watch you demonstrate it in the round. Thanks

[@ArianeZurcher212]

That Merlin!!!😂😂 Hope the video helps. 💕

[@carlamartins7464]

You’re great Ariane! Love your videos! Love the spiral! Thanks for sharing.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Aw… thx so much Carla!

[@debbiewidner5676]

Love your spiral

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thx Debbie. I love doing the open button hole filler stitch in the round! ❤️

[@sandycostello1302]

Excellent! Thanks again!!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I'm so glad you think so. Thanks for reaching out!

[@SB-fw8uo]

I was having difficulty with this stitch, and I just completed my bee skep perfectly! Your instructions are so calm, clear, and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

S B oh I’m so glad!! That makes me really happy. ❤️

[@tonigetz1453]

Sweet kitty!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Aw... thank you. He is pretty adorable. ❤️

[@carolynrockafellow417]

Beautiful..love the way they both look. Thank you

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Carolyn Rockafellow ❤️

[@theresaveroline3597]

I absolutely love your videos! They look so different. I love the round one. You are amazing! Keep the videos coming! Theresa

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Theresa Veroline thank you so much Theresa! I’m so pleased you are enjoying them!! ❤️

[@samanthaphillips5102]

Hi Ariane! Love y our stitching! I am new to stitching & I think your ability level is outstanding! I hope someday to be able to come close. It will probably take years, but it will be fun along the way! My chances are good with your example to follow and learn from. TFS Happy Stitching! Samantha

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Oh good! I'm so glad! ❤️

[@susanhamilton1822]

Hello Merlin you sweet thing. I'm so glad you're helping. I love this stitch and I do believe that is the stitch used on that acorn cap we were talking about. I just don't know how it was attached to the covered bead. This could be one of my favorite stitches and it's totally new to me. Thanks. :)

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Yes! This is exactly what she used for that acorn top. And if you look at the link you sent me, you’ll see how she starts it in the middle and then works her way up decreasing as she goes so that she ends at the top of the wrapped bead.

[@susanhamilton1822]

@@ArianeZurcher212 Ha ha. We are so clever! Remember when I said it looked like a chain link fence or a net? lol lol Some fence!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@susanhamilton1822 ❤️

[@nancykalinowski7354]

KITTY!,! So sweet

[@ArianeZurcher212]

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[@ellenblack5376]

your videos are just wonderful ! Thank you for making them and sharing !

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thank you so much Ellen. You are so thoughtful to comment and tell me. I really appreciate it and it makes me so happy to share my passion with others who feel the same!

[@lgene7232]

Just found your channel. Love it!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Welcome! I"m so glad you're here. ❤️

[@SoniaLopez-ni4mt]

Bellisimos,muchas gracias,son bordados elegantes

[@ArianeZurcher212]

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[@patriciabecerra5334]

Very cool stitch! I do a lot of applique, and I can see using this stitch for flower centers.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Yes, it would be perfect for that!!

[@aidak2241]

Thanks

[@ArianeZurcher212]

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[@carriemercer3224]

I love how this stitch looks! I’m wondering how long your new thread was after you finished the first round on the spiral one?

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I can't remember but I have played around with different lengths, but one can always tie a little knot to add on a new length if you run out.

[@sandih.5798]

Have you done this on an irregular shape that bells out and then narrows? One of Sue’s Fresh Cut flowers is that shape and I found doing a double loop helped increasing over the belling of the shape. A bit hard to describe without a photo. Love your rapid stitching portions of the video Ariane.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thank you so much Sandi. I have done an irregular shape! On the cow that I show in the very beginning of the video, one of his spots on his right shoulder does that. It was a bit tricky, but I was able to make it work by decreasing and increasing. I just love the Open ButtonHole Filler stitch. One of my favorites!

[@oakhousejournals]

Just brilliant, Ariane. I watched earlier today and have just spent a lovely morning stitching these two themes on the buttonhole stitch. Definitely found that maintaining and even tension was the key for me.....lol. Apologies if you've covered this already but I am still catching up on all your wonderful videos BUT can I ask how you store all your threads, especially the Sue Spargo Eleganza threads please? Is there a custom thread box by any chance? C xx

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I've shown my thread "storage" system a couple of times, but you can see my latest by going to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZPVpJ2trL6do9k I can't remember where I show all my threads, I think it's about 5 or more minutes in.

[@oakhousejournals]

Ariane, you really are so kind. Thank you. I actually use the same transparent trays for my Distress & Oxide ink pads.... lol. I'm still catching up on your videos but actually saw one yesterday where you show the fabric case you made for your threads. Sure I'll come across a few more storage ideas as I continue to watch. My first Razzle Eleganza threads arrived yesterday and they are GORGEOUS. Might need more of those trays sooner rather than later at this rate...lol. Hugs & thank you so much again. C xx

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@oakhousejournals Yes! I have two Illium Bags to store spools and then those refrigerator trays that I love because I can easily see everything at a glance. I also use smaller "art bins" for my House of Embroidery Threads. I show those in a video too, just can't remember which video! ❤️

[@bjbischof620]

Beautiful ~ esp. the circular filler. Quick question: In the circular design, just eye ball when you think you should start to decrease? then do you decrease approximately the same place and you come around or at different places? I've been watching your videos, great job by the way, I find when you demonstrate it for lefties- I actually understand it better, I'm right handed BUT I do have severe dyslexia and because of my MS double vision! Thank you!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I’m so glad! I begin decreasing when the stitches look like they’re getting too dense. For the first round of decreases I did three, then four, and so on. By the end I was decreasing every other loop. I definitely eyeball it more than anything. It’s very forgiving, so chances are it will look nice even if you lose count or forget where you last decreased (as I do all the time!)

[@suzannegolden2434]

When doing the ladybug of whatever it was do your do the back stitch around the wing shape first? And when going down the wings at the split do you do each separate on both at the same time by going across to the other side on the back. Thanks

[@ArianeZurcher212]

The diagram and Sue’s actual lady bug are slightly different, so do whichever one you prefer. Begin by doing a Backstitch following the shape of the wings. If following the diagram, begin at the top and then when the wings split off continue doing one wing to its end. End your thread, go back up to where you split off and do the other wing. If following Sue’s stitched lady bug - Backstitch each wing, then stitch each wing separately. Tell me if this helps!