Stitch Life Magazine Issue 1
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Ikat bag<br />
Anne Mende<br />
This is a fairly easy project to make, but it is important to stay in line with the vertical threads of<br />
your fabric when making the dashed lines of running stitches. Use 2 strands of embroidery thread<br />
for everything.<br />
YOU WILL NEED<br />
THREADS: Anchor Stranded Cotton<br />
• Linen fabric – 82 x 35cm<br />
• Embroidery needle size 5<br />
• Scissors<br />
0189<br />
x1<br />
0013<br />
x1<br />
0011<br />
x1<br />
STITCHES:<br />
Running stitch<br />
Satin stitch (see <strong>Stitch</strong> Library page 154)<br />
French knots (see <strong>Stitch</strong> Library page 155)<br />
Stem stitch (see <strong>Stitch</strong> Library page 155)<br />
tip<br />
Have a place where you can store all your<br />
supplies as well as the project you are<br />
working on. This will keep everything clean<br />
and safe…and all in one place!<br />
138 <strong>Stitch</strong> <strong>Life</strong>