Thank you. Have embroidered since I was 13 (am now going on 76). My stitching is quite good, but my French knots were not even. Now I know what I do wrong. I might use one, two or three threads but I automatically wrap two or sometimes three times! No wonder my knots are not even. Watching you, I thought I will imitate you & found I constantly wanted to wrap too many times. Thank you again, wish I had a teacher like you 60 years ago, as I am self taught NO ONE did embroidery when I did it. THANK YOU AGAIN.
@annad.14572 жыл бұрын
FINALLY! Someone who has demystified the Buillion Knot stitch for me, thank you a million!!
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
We have a video just on this stitch Anna so do check that out for more info!
@susancastagna4241 Жыл бұрын
I’m repeating what everyone else has said, but I must! You’re a wonderfully patient and knowledgeable teacher. You explain all the stitches in such detail for every step. Thank you so much Sarah!!!! I’ve learned so very much from you ❤❤❤
@cathykrueger48998 ай бұрын
I love your cat. I have one exactly like him. And I live for your facial expressions and kind demeanor while teaching. I’ve learned so much about stitching. Never underestimate the impact that you and Ginger Cat have on our lives.
@melissaburns9719 Жыл бұрын
Super! Finally I understand the Turkey stitch! 🦃🪡
@skyricharde6629 Жыл бұрын
Whoop! Solved my problem and bumped my skill level up!
@emmadraws149532 жыл бұрын
The Turkish rug stitch is perfect for a project I wanted to do, thank you for this tutorial!!✨
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
We have a video just on this stitch too Emma, do check it out int he video stitch library
@emmadraws149532 жыл бұрын
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery ooh, perfect!
@cryselbritto8643 жыл бұрын
Thank you for existing Sarah!!!
@lucie41854 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the useful advice on the bullion knots, books are never going to be as good as a real teacher for the physics of sewing.
@Tillys_Travels3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree with you more!
@SaraV-20082 жыл бұрын
I was struggling with french knots untill i seen your video!! Now i got thank you so much for your time wonderful video!!!
@claudettepayton5003 жыл бұрын
I really like the french knot and turkey rug stitch hopefully I can master both of them
@mikkileon63802 жыл бұрын
Absolutely totally 150% love this video. Thank you so extremely much. You are a great teacher I can’t wait to see your other videos❣️👏🏼👏🏼
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mikki!
@brendacooper79443 жыл бұрын
I have been watching slow stitching. But never did understand they Turkey stitch. Thank you so much for your explanation. I think I have it.
@rawbin4301 Жыл бұрын
awesome video, thank you for teaching me the Turkish rug stitch 🙏
@gwendolynbeatty20583 жыл бұрын
You explain the 'French Knot' so easy to follow.
@maryspeth34692 ай бұрын
This is great fun to watch . Thank you !
@estellelodde68802 жыл бұрын
This video has given me an idea for my sister's Christmas gift. An Egyptian design worked in a combination of silk and goldwork. The colours will pop. Silky smooth stitches using the mellor, I love mine.
@kathleenpetty19263 жыл бұрын
Learned the Bullion Stitch differently.
@mikkileon63802 жыл бұрын
You have inspired my creativity to a whole other level thank you
@TheJanestarling3 жыл бұрын
I loved this, when you'd just before you gave the turkey stitched heart a haircut all I could think was it had got lockdown locks 😉
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I missed a trick there...lockdown stitch!
@laracraft822 жыл бұрын
I loved the long locks too
@JuaniqueVerde2 жыл бұрын
😮😮😮 I love the crystal! I never made it that far! ❤❤❤
@raeboyd5596 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this. I love colonial knots over french knots , I don't know why, they are just a bit more substantial of a knot and when I do french knots a so often pull them thru or if I wrap more than once they try to pop up like a pastry but I never have trouble with a colonial. I am going to try your method of how to hold the needle and maybe I'll fall in love with the beloved french knots!
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Жыл бұрын
Check out my Essential guide to French Knots video for perfect French kntos every time!
@Lanmn2 жыл бұрын
U r an excellent teacher. Thank u
@MariaMartinez-jb3zn2 жыл бұрын
I love French knots! The only reason french knots are hard for me I’m doing freehand with a hoop. Looks like fun, the stitches..I’ll do them today! Watching first though ☝🏽😳 thank you Sarah, for all your wonderful tutorials❣️🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽Mia
@christineandrews15104 жыл бұрын
Another winner Sarah! Thankyou
@famira_seapancake3 жыл бұрын
Im a beginner in embroidery and your advice is soooooo helpful, especially for the french knot. I usually used thinner 2 strand thread and wrap more than twice. I've been struggling to pull the thread through and end up ripping the fabric in the end. Now I know what I did wrong.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Yes, fatter thread and fewer wraps Fatin! Glad the video helped!
@tess43854 жыл бұрын
I kept forgetting to look into sewing beads on projects - you’ve sent me happily down a new rabbit hole! Thanks for the great help as always. I used bullion stitch to make a caterpillar - I admit I was quite impressed with myself 🤓
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery4 жыл бұрын
I think I will make a list of things bullion knots are good for Tess! So far, roses, birds feet and caterpillars!
@sujatadey46983 жыл бұрын
Very simply explained and showed. Very easy to follow
@globalhikingcr4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous! I love all of these stitches. I found that using a milliner’s needle helps with the bullion and French knots, to pull the needle through the wraps 🌻
@MoMaryR2 жыл бұрын
Excellent demo, thank you
@radiaabassi70554 жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah you are good teacher and your work is very nice I love it thanks Merci beaucoup 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@candywood74433 жыл бұрын
Very good teacher, loved it! Thanks!
@carolyndaughton33732 жыл бұрын
Sarah, this is such a lovely video! You are so talented and I thank you for sharing your talent with us.
@pilarcortes2859 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, beautiful sugestions
@debbieralph69853 жыл бұрын
I started my Sunday afternoon looking for how to embroider letters to enable me to hand embroider my grand daughters name on a patchwork quilt I'm making for her out of her baby grows, I'm so glad I found your channel, I've spent that last few hours watching your videos, you are such a good teacher, now once I get my embroidery threads I feel confident enough to use some these stitches on the quilt, thank you so much for sharing, I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your tutorials.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Debbie! We have over 200 videos so do check out the playlists, hopefully there is something else in there for you to enjoy!
@evabuchholz95398 ай бұрын
wow, what lovely stitches, hopefully one day mine will be close... enjoy all your videos...
@jacquipayne73462 жыл бұрын
absolutely beautiful!!!
@lindaerman3436 Жыл бұрын
Just WOW!❤❤❤❤❤Thank you!
@DancerLaRoux Жыл бұрын
I love your content. I'll definitely be trying out these textures and more of your videos!
@daisysew14174 жыл бұрын
Thank you such a helpful video and lovely to watch.
@sandramyer70813 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your instruction on types and brought me back again! Thank you! You give more detail which gives us more understanding!
@lilysnana19554 жыл бұрын
I am new to your channel and have watched several of your tutorials now and am so happy to have them. I embroidered when I was younger but haven't done much but counted cross stitch for years. This is a great refresher and will really help to remind me how to do stitches and has introduced me to stitches I didn't know. Thank you!
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery4 жыл бұрын
Welcome on board Lilysnana! We have over 200 videos so hopefully you will find many more of them useful to get you back into the swing!
@barbaracaramazana52183 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such a excellent tutorial....beautiful stitches.
@jgfreer83223 жыл бұрын
Thank you! What a lovely clear teacher you are 💕
@madnessends24773 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
@jacquiphillips24622 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your skills Sarah. Xx 💕💕
@dianebloyer87213 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. So accurate and slow, looking forward to more of your videos. Thank you for your time.
@juliaraffo68174 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Sarah. Thank you. Xx
@sis9622 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@karenfollett49504 жыл бұрын
I do a lot of embroidery for miniatures. It looks like the Turkish rug stitch would be great for a doll house rug❣
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery4 жыл бұрын
It would Karen! On a tiny canvas with a fine thread and a beautiful pattern...it would look stunning! I don't do any miniatures but it makes me want to have a go!
@ЗульфияЮнусова-т1и3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
@BeIlG10 ай бұрын
this is so beyond well done and helpful!!! thank you so much!!!
@sallyhpenny57954 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sarah - I always use the bullion stitch on birds feet, it works perfectly.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery4 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely good for birds feet Sally!
@misseygallawan46624 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such an excellent tutorial!! I never knew there were so many great ways to add texture. Happy stitching.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery4 жыл бұрын
They are alot of fun too!
@lloydinaelliott35593 жыл бұрын
So glad I stumbled on this set of videos, embroidery is my first love but after years and years it had lost its magic. But this has inspired me all over. I am talking ribbon embroidery and tidying up my traditional stitches which have become a little sloppy after 70 years. Thank you so much!
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found us Lloydina and that you have been inspired to carry on with your stitching! We have a series on ribbon embroidery so do check those out in the playlists!
@brendaclark27033 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon I have been teaching myself to stitch. Your clear instructions are so wonderful! Very grateful to have found you. I am watching a lot of them today. I’m a new subbie thank you so much ❤️🌹
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard the embroiderbus Brenda! Glad you are finding useful x
@laracraft822 жыл бұрын
Great video step by step thank you for sharing ❤ 😀 the beads are lovely indeed
@dlou32643 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Really lovely!
@glynnaKB579 ай бұрын
Thanks!This video is SO helpful!😀
@RebeccaStokes-g6t7 ай бұрын
Very helpful! Awesome video! Thank you💞
@needleworknut77924 жыл бұрын
You rock the ruby red slipper, colored nail polish, Girlfriend. Pat-South Padre Island, Texas
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery4 жыл бұрын
I tried to coordinate with the stitches!
@mohindersidhu12793 жыл бұрын
Good design
@mr.crakcer3872 Жыл бұрын
Super!!!🌷🌷🌷Thanks
@judymarkel80292 жыл бұрын
Yes I enjoyed this
@lucerovalencia38753 жыл бұрын
HERMOSOS GRACIAS
@triciajensen96793 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this, very helpful & detailed. Thank you!!
@andreaa.russell80323 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sarah for a great tutorial! I learned how to do bouillon a bit differently but I like your technique and will try it next time. :-)
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
There are a few ways Andrea, mine is good if you have it in a frame and have two hands free!
@sharonslodounik98443 жыл бұрын
Wonderful informative videos on everything I need to know to embroider! Presentations are clear and engaging. You have a wonderful style of speaking and sharing what you know, and to excite one to "give it a try," whether a stitch or a bead!
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharon, glad you are enjoying!
@claudiaforrest6669 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@wandagrayson6464 жыл бұрын
Nice video and great stitches. I love the bullion and how flexible it is. Where I first saw it was in stitching a rose shape. Thanks for the vid!
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery4 жыл бұрын
They do make great roses Wanda!
@angelarios73023 жыл бұрын
Me encantó aprendí a dar textura uniforme a varias puntadas, mil gracias y un fuerte abrazo desde México 🤗
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Angela! Glad you are enjoying the videos and i hope all is well in Mexico!
@Wilma.B4 жыл бұрын
❤️thank you 👋
@cherij90084 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!!!
@cherylbridges39222 жыл бұрын
Hi, Sarah. Have been enjoying your videos for some months now. Thank you for your excellent teaching techniques, my question is can needles be sharpened or when dull just toss and buy new ones?.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
Buy new ones Cheryl!
@JoshBombFiberArts2 жыл бұрын
granita sounds like granados, which means pomegranates; makes sense!
@amberliddell45033 жыл бұрын
Love how she said she was going to be bored with a rug stitcher
@Linda-rs5qt2 жыл бұрын
Love the thread in the first heart, which thread is it? Thank you for your tutorials, you do a marvelous job! 😊
@Angel-lb3rx3 жыл бұрын
I like it❤❤❤
@barbarastruhs37333 жыл бұрын
Hello Sarah - I've just come across your channel. I am absolutely new to this kind of embroidery. I'm a needlepointer. Your work is lovely! I've loved the book series that you did. Absolutely beautiful! I have two questions. What kind of frame are you using and where can it be purchased; and what kind of canvas are you using and where would I purchased that? Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. I'm from "across the pond" so your accent is delightful! Thank you!
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Check out our online shop Barbara for frames and fabric and lots of other embroidery goodies! www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/ Find the frame here: www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html We shipworld wide, currently tracked and signed to Internatioal destinations until the world has fully righted itself. About 7-10 days for orders across the pond! :)
@traceymills94693 жыл бұрын
That's a really cool bead board. Did you make it?
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Yes Tracey, the velvet boards are for sale on our website here: www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/cat_264747-Embroidery-Equipment.html
@boiseladymoczygemba7412 жыл бұрын
Hello, how and where do I purchase the punch and dust for embroidery transfer. Unfortunately, I can't see the information you provided.
@rachelmiller4953 жыл бұрын
What kind of hoop r u using? Never seen that before and keeps your hands free
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
It's this here Rachel: www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_4538062-Versatile-table-clamp.html We have a video on how it works to, just search for Versatile Table Clamp
@adrianabertoli401810 ай бұрын
Amei.❤❤❤
@KathrynEAdams3 жыл бұрын
What keeps your material so tight, with no loosing?
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Good framing up Kathryn! Check out our videos on this in the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLC2TZFIW8ZoOf-FzgU_Zz9KyisR6PZl0q
@jeanettereynolds31513 жыл бұрын
I try to do french knots but I get a loose strand on top
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Check out our dedicated video on French Knots Jeanette for all the tricks on perfect ones every time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF6si6StrN-SatU
@marshwetland38082 жыл бұрын
I think you could go right to left on the Turkish rug stitch, but you'd have to reverse the process and start on the right and come up on the left for each row. Or maybe that would be the opposite of a Turkish rug stitch.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
If you want to go the opposite way then yes just reverse everything!
@marshwetland38082 жыл бұрын
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Since I've done a lot of macrame, it makes sense to me. They're similar to clove hitches. Thanks for reply.
@daniellenoir64389 ай бұрын
Amei ❤❤❤
@sueliile18774 жыл бұрын
Amei!
@renabrown8513 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot.Thanks. is there another way of putting on beads, How can I get a complete list of your tutorials? 😊
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Yes there is Rena, we have a few videos on this subject. If you click on my name that will take you to my channel where you can browse the videos or click on the Playlist button to see categories where you can find videos more easily
@renabrown8513 жыл бұрын
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thanks. Great Help. It's nice to know that people are willing to share their talent.❤️
@winningnumbers6 ай бұрын
What size needle did you use for the french knots please? Thankyou in advance for a reply.
@rao907899 ай бұрын
Another INDIAN textile piece in the background... 😊
@5Bohlens8 ай бұрын
Is there a more detailed video about threading, I know how to thread the needle but do you always double the thread and tie a knot at the bottom. When you say you are using 6 strands, is that doubled or single?
@lizwhite3503 жыл бұрын
So so loving your videos-so informative and well done, so easy to follow and listen to, so restful and inspiring-thank you so much
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Liz! Glad you are enjoying...
@janesmith46173 жыл бұрын
Sarah, I noticed you struggling to pull your needle through the bullion knots: I bought these from Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L3SDD5N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They're brilliant! Really grippy, and if they lose their grip a quick rinse under the tap and they're back to full strength again. They're quite big, and can easily be cut into strips to use with needles. So useful in all sorts of ways, but I did buy them for sewing with.
@middilstardishtechnologies4 жыл бұрын
Realy💥 So beautiful awesome i loved. #mhatbangla art & craft🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🌼🌼🌼
@jacquipayne73462 жыл бұрын
what kind of table/frame do you have?
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
Stretcher bars held in a a verstaile table clamp Jacqui. See my video on the latter!
@jacquipayne73462 жыл бұрын
@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery thank you!!!!
@mdlm18123 жыл бұрын
I thought true French Knots had two wraps around the needle?
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
After many discussions about this over the years, my answer would be do as many wraps as you like!
@LisaLisa-zl9vu2 жыл бұрын
How many strands of thread would you suggest for making quilt blocks with embroidery embellishments? I do find 6 a bit too thick but maybe it would be sturdiest??
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery2 жыл бұрын
See my latest video about sampling Lisa! Try a few samples to see what you like 👍
@karenvaage60403 жыл бұрын
What is that you are using for holding you stitches in place. Is it an awl.
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery3 жыл бұрын
It's a mellor Karen which is is laying tool. You can see it here: www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/prod_6900645-Mellor-laying-tool-polished-stainless-steel.html A mellor is normally used in goldwork embroidery but as you can see it's useful for lots of occaisions!
@janegee75833 жыл бұрын
SARAH, This is great! Do some people take the fabric out of the hoop or leave it tightened in the hoop when they do this stitch? Jane Gee
@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery4 жыл бұрын
And here's a nice little project that's ideal for adding plenty of textures to! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYilioODr69ggtE