Learn how to do these beautiful Elizabethan Braid stitches!

[@Angela-en6oh]

Sarah, what I particularly like is that you used the same method of stitching, but in a variety of threads. This provided those of us who “dabble” the ability to see what we might achieve with the pieces we are working on and how they can be enhanced.

[@heidimiller5475]

Thank you for showing us this. You made it very easy to see and understand.

[@Svetlana-hh8yf]

One new to embroidery says: thank you - your videos are so simple and easy to follow!

[@karenmacduff8471]

Oh My God!!!! LOL. I'm/we are definately "tuned" in to the vibes!!! Now I'll watch the video!!!❤

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Telepathy!

[@awizenwoman]

Love everything historical, embroidery, fashion, genealogy. 😍

[@mrsfreddo]

It's so good to see some of these historical stitches coming to the fore again. Such beautiful texture using the different threads, thanks Sarah

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It's amazing how complicated they made them Jane!

[@rebeccat5738]

Fascinating Sarah thank you, and I just loved the 'rose'. I have seen some of these heavy braid stitches that have been used on old embroidery pieces, but what really got me was thinking about how today we rely so much on stitch diagrams in books, and yet they not only didn't have that, but these are so twisty and complex that I don't know how they remembered - or past on - how to work them at all, just amazing!.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I imagine new versions came out of not being able to remember the original version Rebecca! :)

[@sheliahallmark8821]

Thank you, Sarah for showing braid stitches in different threads. I have not done any embroidery in a few years - think I will start again!

[@juliegolub2602]

Sarah you are a great teacher 🥰

[@ruthfrench]

Sarah, your videos are inspirational. Thank you!

[@fiberjazz]

These braid stitches are so cool, and I love how you can manipulate their appearance with different fibers and stitch counts. This may be my favorite of all of your samplers! The Jacqui Carey book looks amazing - it's made its way on to my birthday wish list. Thank you, Sarah, for another great video! 💖 Waving "hello" to Jonathan, Pinkey, and Ginger Cat.

[@VonEli117]

Love all of those stitches. Especially like that rose, seems like something I could manage to do!! 😂

[@valerieduecker6851]

Thank you so much . I needed this. Creating my own Navajo patterns on Aida 14 count and wanted some sort of braid in an arrow shape. You just provided it!!!!!!

[@AmoPawfectPastimes]

Love that sheen when in the gimp.

[@lms2185]

Inspired to a whole new obsession! Lx

[@marleenoceanbreeze6510]

Some really nice stitches and effects there, Sarah. Thank you so much. Take care, and happy stitching.

[@mandorayoung3977]

I enjoy watching your work and I love your tips. Your work is amazing!❤

[@AstheCrowTries]

Thank you so much for this! I picked up Jacqui Carey's book last year but a lot of the stitch diagrams intimidated me. Your slow, measured approach is really helpful and also makes it easy to rewind steps. The most helpful thing though was suggesting that you start big. I've been practicing on a large weave aida cloth with the velvet cord and I've already got some -okay- looking lines of stitches. (Bonus- that velvet thread makes it really easy to pick out mistakes and (literally) retrace steps.)

[@debra5483]

I love your samplers. Thank you for sharing the process.

[@raf571]

Thank you Sarah, once again for a very interesting trial and play. ❤

[@kanaembroidery22]

Thank you always,Sarah❤️

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Kana! x

[@barbarahunter6375]

Loved the idea of using Aida to keep the design consistent. I will definitely be using that idea

[@franceshaypenny8481]

This is a life saver, thank you!

[@dawsie]

Thank you Sarah, when I first started following my passion for embroidery 50(lol not 5)years ago we did not have this kind of book. I love the velvet thread will have to have a hunt around for some.

[@patytrico]

Oh! Wonderful! Thank you :) Needles! Where are my needles! Come with mama!

[@marthahuebner8916]

I'm very excited to try that rose in velvet thread! Thank you!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

They are beautiful! Thank you for your support Martha

[@pashawasha47]

what amazes me is that that second one has been found on some things from much much earlier than the Elizabethan period - some a 10th century scrap of something found in Denmark. Amazing how stitches can persist through history but get lost and rediscovered again

[@DaisyDebs]

Interesting....I guess perseverance and practice is key ! 💗 Thankyou Sarah ...I will have a go . 🌿

[@danisehetland3378]

So interesting! It’s amazing how different threads give different results

[@amandaslope]

Great video thanks and the recommendation for Jacqui Carey’s book. It’s just arrived and is excellent. Thanks

[@lissanne9769]

Beautiful stitches Sarah, thank you so much.

[@dootchan]

Rushing to get a piece of aida ready to stitch along... beautiful stitches! I really like the gold Elizabethan Double Twisted Chain Stitch with the shorter spacing.

[@elainet5870]

Great video! I love learning new stitches! The rose looks beautiful! I wonder what other threads will work with it. 😃

[@ein1985]

How interesting that they named it “Spider’s Web” when it works out to be a lovely rose (especially in that velvet thread-gotta get some of that!). Digging through your stash to find that book and the threads-great treasure hunt. Thanks for sharing and for another excellent video and lesson!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I tend to think of a whipped wheel as a spiders web but that's what they called it in the book, so I guess ay stitch that goes round and round some spokes!

[@ein1985]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Now that you describe it, that makes sense to me!

[@gailmorris6302]

How wonderful .I have never explored these Braid stitches ,but you have given me inspiration . Lovely for boarders . 😊

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I put them off for ages as they do require some concentration but they are so lovely!

[@kanaembroidery22]

Thank you for great video,Sarah❤I have been interested in these kinds of braid stitches.I want to try rose and Elizabethan braid stitch using Japanese gold😊

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Twist the Japan thread up Kana as you do it as I found it unravelled a bit!

[@krisCrashTV]

You can have an even number of spokes if you use two threads to weave. I don't know how practical that info is for you, but alternating colour spirals or such, could be fun.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Something else to try, thank you!

[@sheilamayfield9587]

Thanks!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Sheila x

[@tim1724]

My favorite Elizabethan braid is a fully reversible plaited braid taught by Melinda Sherbring. Unfortunately I haven't seen the stitch shown anywhere online, though.

[@heden1460]

The rose is really pretty. I have seen people do that stitch before. It looks very similar to the woven wheel I think. I need to just fiddle around with some of these stitches. They look fun to try. One thing I've been wondering about is that I seem to remember a video you did that talked about a technique to make the front look like the back. It was a while ago. I don't know if I'm remembering correctly. I'd like to hear more about that if possible. Thanks.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Both Sides Alike Heather! See my 18 types of embroidery video...

[@lorrygeewhizzbang9521]

The reason the rose may have only had 4 parts may have some connection to the cross. There's a similar celtic design that's a cross representation.

[@tasanijanus7092]

Oh Sarah you sweet angel ❤

[@jessicalovesluxedesignerfa3806]

Fabulous! Feeling less intimidated by braid stitches now. Would gimp be the closest in similarity to the DMC Memory Thread from the last video (apparently DMC discontinued it)?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Yes it would but check out Kreinik, I believe they do something similar to the memory thread

[@whenyoucantfindafriend9304]

Neat braiding stitches! I really love the look with the velvet thread. Have you tried using beads with the braiding stitches? It’s probably not historically accurate though. Also I tend to want to add beads to everything!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I haven't but now I think I need to!

[@bluebananacupcakes]

Thank you for this video and book recommendation. As a novice I have a daft question - what is the neatest and most secure way to finish the thread on the back? Thanks. ❤

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

See my video 'Starting and finishing your threads'!

[@bluebananacupcakes]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery thank you and sorry for not spotting that myself!

[@annaaccardo9988]

Hi Sarah, thanks for this video! ❤ How do you make rounds and curvie lines?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Draw two lines the width of the stitch in the curve that you want, it takes some practice!

[@annaaccardo9988]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery thanks for your answer. If you can, next video show us how you do it🤗

[@almashumayun2124]

Hi everyone

[@robertahartman]

Beautiful stitching where would I find that in the United States❤

[@karenmacduff8471]

If you find out. Let me know😊... Sarah's the Gal!

[@robertahartman]

@@karenmacduff8471 here will Karen

[@kayrichardson9787]

Rainbow Gallery has the “Very Velvet” line in lovely colors. I bought it at my local needlework shop. I’m in the U.S.

[@robertahartman]

@@kayrichardson9787 okay thank you I am also in the US

[@TheChrisveth]

Liked your video and learnt a new stitch. Thank you for sharing. Only problem is that the written instruction is on the lower part of the video on the stitches that you are demonstrating. If the written instruction comes on d top of d video, it would easier to follow. Just a suggestion. Thank you.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Do you have the closed captions/Subtitles on? KZbin generates those and I'm afraid I don't have any control over where they appear!

[@cacaualbert]

❤

[@rositaromero2027]

Hello sera this is rosita I'm watching and subscribe to your channel because I'm wanting to learn embroidery 🪡 so if you can help me with some videos for beginners

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you for your membership support Rosita! Check out the 'Beginners Embroidery' page on my website here for some useful information on how to get started: www.sarahhomfray.com/beginners-embroidery.html

[@barbarahatfield7643]

Thanks!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Barbara x