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For people using Sharon B's Stitch files to build a personal resource file, discuss, share photos, and join a free form stitch along. No strict deadlines. As modules are released, share a photo and join in.
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Sharon B's Worksheets Stitch along Information
How the Stitch Junkies stitch along will run
This stitch along revolves around Sharon B's Worksheet Stitch files which are released regularly in modules.
The stitch along is a join in as you can type activity with no strict deadlines. As each module is released, work a sample or incorporate a past samples, share a photo or link to a photo. People can take it as a challenge to complete or simply join in on the stitches that appeal to them.
There are no strict guidelines or dates to meet in the stitch along. People do not have to work fresh samples as it is OK to incorporate past samples. If you are busy and want to swing in and out of the stitch along as life dictates that is fine. This is a guilt free activity.
Each stitch will have it own discussion thread. As each module is released I will open up a discussion area for that particular stitch.
Beginners are very much welcome. The first 12 basic stitch files are free ( you can find them here just scroll) . This gives people a chance to see what they are and how the files work. The rest of the stitch modules are for sale at the bottom of this link.
What are the Worksheet stitch files?
The stitch files are worksheets designed to build a hand embroiderer's resource file. The files are part stitch dictionary, part inspiration, part storage format, part stimulus to explore new stitches, part lesson and part organisation method.
What is planned?
In the stitch files I plan to include all stitches from my stitch dictionary, stitches in TAST 1 and 2, plus other stitches I have not yet put online. Apart from the more advanced or sometimes obscure but interesting stitches, future stitches to be included in the modules are specialised stitches such as Silk ribbon embroidery, beaded stitches, pulled and drawn stitches, woven and canvaswork stitches.
What about Variations?
I am will be covering documented variations of stitches. There are many varieties and variations to stitches and once past the basics it can be a lot of fun exploring them as some look totally different from their parent.
I am giving people the heads up as this can become a major needlework study if people want it. If they don't want to explore the lot that is fine. The modular nature means they can pick and choose which bits they want.
When modules are released people will know what is in them so they are not buying blind. Also as the project grows I will release a free index page that has common stitch names cross referenced Like you find in my stitch dictionary.
Please Tag your photos.
As I open each discussion I will suggest a tag or tags. Often I will suggest two tags. The old way where people ran words together to tag or the new way where people can include a tag inside quote marks. People tag in different ways and getting people to standardise is hard particularly when new to online activity or when English is a second language so with the release of each stitch I will encourage people to tag. If there are two tags I will be using both. This means that in the future people can find your photos under the tags. It is unfortunate that we are dealing with a legacy tag system but tags are useful for grouping similar things together into collections.
Useful links:
You will find all the discussions that relate to stitch along in the stitch junkies forum.
The latest release of these files are on my blog Pintangle
There is also a Stitch Junkies flickr group for people who are stitching along.
If you need to know how to post a photo in the discussion here I have a tutorial in the notes section on How to add a photo in the Forum or in a Group
Discussion Forum
Chain Stitch
Started by sharonb. Last reply by Hopscotch Jun 29, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all I am opening up a discussion to talk about and share photos of Chain Stitch. Feel free to share photos links etc here, and the worksheet is available via Stitch…Continue
Back Stitch
Started by sharonb. Last reply by Lynda White May 27, 2011. 28 Replies 0 Likes
I thought people could share photos, or links to their photos of their Back stitch samples here Hopefully it means all discussion, links and photos that relate to back stitch will be kept more or less together. As the stitches grow a search should…Continue
Buttonhole Stitch
Started by Linda B. Last reply by Annet May 27, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Okay - I have done it. I have had a day to stitch, and I dived right in. My Buttonhole adventures are athttp://chloesplace.blogspot.com/2010/10/buttonhole-combo-i.htmlWhat…Continue
Couching
Started by sharonb. Last reply by Diane May 14, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all I am opening up a discussion to talk about and share photos of Couching. Feel free to share photos links etc here, and the worksheet is available via Stitch…Continue
Closed Feather or Turkaman stitch
Started by sharonb. Last reply by Diane Apr 25, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Closed Feather (or Turkaman stitch) is in module 5 of the worksheets available here (just follow the link). This is the place to share photos, discuss, link to blog posts that relate etc…Continue
Arrow stitch vertical
Started by sharonb. Last reply by Hopscotch Apr 19, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Arrow stitch vertical is in module 5 of the worksheets available here (just follow the link). This is the place to share photos, discuss, link to blog posts that relate etc hereFeel free to…Continue
Tied herringbone
Started by sharonb. Last reply by Lynda White Apr 14, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Tied herringbone is in module 5 of the worksheets available here (just follow the link). This is the place to share photos, discuss, link to blog posts that relate etc hereFeel free to insert…Continue
Algerian Stitch
Started by sharonb. Last reply by Lynda White Apr 14, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Algerian stitch is in module 5 of the worksheets available here (just follow the link). This is the place to share photos, discuss, link to blog posts that relate etc hereFeel…Continue
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Comment by Diane on April 6, 2012 at 23:59 -
You will be busy! Good for you for taking advantage of all Sharon offers. Right now, I'm just keeping up with TAST 2012.
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Comment by Judith Bellamy on April 6, 2012 at 23:50 -
Hello everyone I have just joined the group. I am a mature student on a city & guilds course in creative textiles - have just received my stitch folders from Sharonb and have also signed up for her surface embellishment course so looking forward to a busy summer.
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Comment by Hopscotch on October 2, 2011 at 4:04 -
Why not, Sharon, - I'm sure we are all going to work at our own pace, anyway.
Barbara
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Comment by sharonb on September 11, 2011 at 10:26
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Hi all do you want me to open up stitch discussions on each of the stitches in Module 6?
Let me know
Also have freed up some time so hopefully will be more active here .
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Hi all Module 6 has been finally done and is available at half price for 7 days
Here is the link
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Hi all sorry to do this but I need to contact someone in Canada who ordered the stitch files with an email address that starts with michaeldjoyes (I am not giving the rest because this forum is public) The email address server is refusing saying "address rejected" if you see see this please message me so I can deliver your worksheets to you.
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Yes people can message the group - and they become private messages. I wish I could turn it off as it confuses people. I mean it confuses me!
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Comment by Diane on March 14, 2011 at 22:16
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Ning allows us to send email to everyone, but as you say, Faith, there's no record of it, no way to respond that i can find either. The button for sending a message is at the top of the page to the right. I just also found there is an Inbox here for mail... hmmm, Messages there I hadn't read. It's such a treasure hunt here on ning to find everything and I'm not sure I've found all the rainbows yet.
I'm just doing a simple sample on each page for now. Getting ready to start a new fabric to work on for the next year or so. Glad we have the flickr group now. I'll be posting there mostly, It's easier for me.
:Diane
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Comment by Deb P on March 14, 2011 at 18:14 -
Carol, I got that mail too! I agree with you, a fabric book of your stitch samples is a great idea!
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Comment by Faith on March 14, 2011 at 14:36 -
Carol N-B, I don't see your message posted below, but I got it in e-mail. I don't know how/where else to answer. I think a fabric book of your stitch samples is a great idea. I have considered it also.
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