Prepare outline of design shape to be filled using point de tige .
Yes, lets set the Bayeux Tapestry Stitch apart from the rest and learn a little French !
Ha ! Ha ! Point de tige -- is Stem Stitch !
O.k so I got a little bit carried away with my Stem stitched outline and stitched a Quatrefoil window !( I also used plain easy Satin stitch for that ).
My wool arrived ..I think I already mentioned that I,m using Appleton's Crewel wool .
I ordered mine from www.vikingloom.co.uk . Surprised to see new labels !
I,m using a beautiful piece of antique linen .
Point de lancé - Take the thread from side to side, but not across the back .
Barrettes - Perpendicular threads carried across about 5mm apart ..and once again ,not across the back .
Picots - tiny slightly slanting stitches which hold down the Barrettes . About 5mm apart alternating .
The reverse - shows how this embroidery style does not waste precious hand-spun and dyed wool .
I managed to do this piece without a frame , but if I were doing a larger piece , then I would definitely use one .
I,m beginning to love the Point de Bayeux ! Maybe I will do a larger one !
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