Drop in sessions at Menzieshill Community Centre 2pm to 5pm
Monday 3rd April 2023
Monday 1st May 2023
Monday 5th June 2023
These sessions are for stitchers and stitching groups who are currently working on a panel.
Drop in sessions at DJCAD 4.30pm to 6pm
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 Wednesday 26th April 2023 Wednesday 17th May 2023 Wednesday 21st June 2023
By prior arrangement, new panels and stitch packs will be handed out at these sessions.
Resources
There are some great websites that you can use to look up to get information about types of stitches and how to use them:
Royal School of Needlework stitchbank
Mary Corbet
Outline stitches
Stem stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2006/10/embroidery-stitch-video-tutorial-stem.html
Back stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2006/10/embroidery-stitch-video-tutorial_24.html
Chain stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2006/10/embroidery-stitch-video-tutorial-chain.html
Double chain stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2007/07/embroidery-video-tutorial-double-chain.html
Heavy chain stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2006/11/heavy-chain-stitch-video-tutorial.html
Fill Stitches
Running stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2006/10/embroidery-stitch-video-tutorial.html
Satin stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2006/11/satin-stitch-video-tutorial.html
Herringbone stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2006/12/video-tutorial-herringbone-stitch.html
Fly stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2006/11/fly-stitch-video-tutorial-horizontal.html
Palestrina stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2007/04/palestrina-stitch-video-tutorial.html
Seeding
https://www.needlenthread.com/2007/04/seed-stitch-video-tutorial.html
Blanket stitch
https://www.needlenthread.com/2006/11/buttonhole-stitch-video-tutorial.html
Frequently asked questions
Can I still get involved if I do not live in Dundee?
Yes. We aim to match groups of people together on a geographical basis. We do have stitchers out with Dundee already.
Can I join existing groups of stitchers.
Yes, this should be possible. Please let Lyndsey know where you live and she will suggest a group to join.
Do you provide needles, rings and hoops?
There are no needles and there's no hoop in the stitcher pack.
Re hoops - just use your own judgment re this.
Use whatever hoops you find easiest to work with depending on the section you're working on.
Using a hoop helps to avoid creating
different tensions.
Are there plans for other times and venues for those that cannot attend on a Monday?
Hopefully, yes. We will let you know about other options as and when they become available.
Where is the Linen from?
Peter Greig
What is the name of the yarn supplier?
Appleton’s – it is the same as was used in The Great Tapestry of Scotland.
What is in a Stitch pack?
The pack includes the yarns, a piece of linen union to practice on, the instructions and a copy of the colour story.
I am an inexperienced stitcher, how can I become involved?
Please contact Lyndsey with all of your details and she will let you know how and where you can participate.