Stitch Life Magazine Issue 1
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9. The lily pads are stitched in two steps.<br />
First, use split stitch to create an outline. This<br />
will help to keep the edge of the shape more<br />
smooth when you fill it in. Second, use satin<br />
stitch, stitching just outside your outline, to fill<br />
the shape. Try to blend your satin stitches into<br />
one another to make a nice smooth surface.<br />
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EMBROIDERY<br />
10. With 2 strands of pale blue, use stem<br />
stitch to create the effect of rippled water<br />
on the pond.<br />
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11. With 2 strands of the pale yellow thread,<br />
create the water lilies. To do this make long<br />
stitches from the middle base of the flower<br />
upwards and outwards. Use satin stitch, and<br />
sew just outside your outline to fill in the shape.<br />
Try to blend your satin stitches into one another<br />
to make a smooth surface.<br />
The lily pads are stitched in two steps. First, use<br />
split stitch to create an outline. This will help to<br />
keep the edge of the shape more smooth when<br />
you fill it in. For the second step, follow the text<br />
in step 10 above.<br />
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