2018
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a) zig-zag stitch using stitch length control to graduate tone.
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b) as sample a) but also using space/distance.
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c) 3 step zig-zag adjusting stitch length.
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d) A decorative stitch, overlapping to create darker areas, and adding space to create lighter areas.
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2019
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e) An embroidery stitch, varying stitch width, stitch length, and distance between rows to create dark and light.
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f) zig-zag stitch, adjusting stitch length, and distance between rows, criss-crossed to give variation of tone.
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g) Straight stitch in rows that are not parallel to one another. The concentration of lines give a darker area, fading out to a lighter area with less stitching.
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h) As g), but using a untility stitch.
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2020
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WHIP STITCH - Stitching with a loose bobbin thread.
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i) Straight stitch. White thread in top spool, black thread in bobbin. Stitch length control knob used to graduate the tones.
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j) Satin stitch to zig-zag whip stitch. The white thread in the top spool gives an illusion of invisibility.
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k) Satin stitch to zig-zag, adjusting stitch length whilst stitching.
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l) Feather stitch in rows that are not parallel to one another. White thread in the top spool, black in the bobbin.
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2021.
CABLE STITCH - worked on the underside of the fabric. A thicker thread is hand wound onto the bobbin.
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m) Straight stitch with thick black pearle thread in the bobbin, and white machine thread in the top spool. Stitch length is adjusted to create tonal graduation.
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n) 3 step zig-zag. Thick black thread in the bobbin, white machine thread in the top spool. Tone is created by stitch density.
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o) As m) but with thick white pearle in the bobbin, and black machine thread in the top spool.
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2022.
Machine Stitched Bands to Create Animal Patterns
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top row, left to right:
zebra/mohawk, octopus/tentacles, elephant skin
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bottom row, left to right:
lizzard/snakeskin, porkupine, feathers
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