Guillouche Stitch Guide.pdf

Start 3 fabric threads from diagonal basting thread, 7 fabric threads above chevron stitch, stitch down sharing hole with diagonal basting thread. Place 3 satin stitches over 3 fabric threads, skip 3, repeat. Weave under satin stitch blocks, following curved stitches, do not pierce fabric. At row end, weave back to beginning, take needle to wrong side between stitches. Start second row 7 fabric threads above first row's satin stitches, 5 fabric threads from diagonal basting. Place seed bead in center, use beading thread and tapestry needle. Work eyelets, starting 7 fabric threads above satin stitch blocks, 2 fabric threads from diagonal basting, 8 stitches in each eyelet. Work blackwork oak leaves, starting 14 fabric threads below hemstitches, at diagonal basting, bring needle up on diagonal line. Work darning stitch, starting 2 threads below blackwork, 1 thread to right of diagonal basting, work rows of over and under fabric threads. Finish by tracing leaf pattern, outlining with whipped chain in Wildflowers, whipping chain with thread, rinsing and washing piece.