Sunday, April 12, 2009

The First Stitch

Here's how I do that first stitch. This is a two stack.
I'm attaching the backing penny.
I always wrap the needle just once.
The wrap allows that first stitch to stand at attention.
No slanty beginnings here.
The second stitch
Let's do that again, see below. Wrap your needle just once.



See how the stitch stands straight as you move to your next stitch.

Very nice.



I'm working on penny ring pin cushions today. And watching the new listings on Etsy. Have you ever done that, just let the new listings float by. Sometimes clicking on the items that look interesting. Rainy day fun.
Check my etsy shop for penny rug pin cushion rings!

4 comments:

Colleen said...

Thanks for the great instructions! I'm looking forward to getting my templates. I bought a couple wool skirts at GW the other day. I have taken them apart and washed them per your directions. Now I am ready to cut!

Granny said...

Thank you for that pictorial. I want to make penny rugs but couldn't get the stitches right.

Kim said...

Well, now I know. Thanks. :O)

janet said...

When you have made all your penny stacks,how do you suggest they be connected to each other.

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