CREWEL AND EMBROIDERY

Guidelines

1st Year

Learning should include at least:  cross stitch, split outline, satin, and french knot stitches.

- Exhibit should include three of the above stitches
- Pictures should be either framed or stretched, edges finished
- Exhibit should have neat appearance (no threads or knots showing, pressed, clean, etc.)

2nd Year

The above suggestions apply plus the following:

- Exhibit should include more varied stitches; couching, daisy buttonhole etc.
- Original designs encouraged
- Designs on clothing acceptable
- Preprinted design ink not apparent
- Backside presentable (no long threads)

Advanced

- Original design strongly encouraged
- Product completely finished (pillows zippered, edges finished etc.)
- Possible articles: towels, pillow cases, quilts, etc.