Erica's Stitches

I finished my 5 stitch challenge nametag . The challenge was to use 5 stitches and 5 threads. I used one thread to backstitch each letter of my name and picked a stitch include over each letter: E - perle cotton and eyelet R - overdyed cotton floss and rice stitch I - wool and interlaced backstitch C - overdyed silk floss and chain stitch A - silk perle and arrowhead stitch For the stitches above each letter, I used 2 or 3 threads.  Since the background is very dark and the thread differences are all subtle, I don't know if I got the full effect of using 5 threads.  I can't wait to debut the name tag at the September EGA meeting.

The following challenge was posted on the Embroiderers' Guild of America Facebook Page recently.  It came from Philly chapter. Nametag Challenge: 5 + 5 = 2010 Use 5 fibers and 5 stitches to make a new nametag in 2010. Isn't this a great challenge?  I'm going to have to do this just for fun.  Deciding on 5 stitches was relatively easy.  I have 5 letters in my name so I'll use one stitch for each letter. E = Eylet Stitch R = Rice Stitch I = Interlaced Running Stitch C = Chain Stitch A = Arrowhead Stitch Some of the stitches were easy to come up with (eyelet, rice and chain).  I had to search to find stitches which start with "I" and "A".  Algerian Eye would work but it was too similar to an eyelet for me.  The Arrowhead stitch looked like something fun to try.  I'll admit using the Interlaced Running Stitch for the "I" is pushing it, but it was the only "I" stitch I found.  And, I think it will look great. Finding ...