The French Knot has been one of those embroidery stitches I have always been scared to commit too as whenever I do one right it seems to be an unrepeatable fluke. A week or so ago I saw this on Feeling Stitchy and was inspired to overcome another sewing fear and concquer the French Knot. So the other day when mum was hear I gathered my stitching books and set to work. There was a lot of frustration as mum also tried to teach me her way of doing it which seemed to be the opposite of the books and then by george I got it! My plan was when I had learnt how to do it I was going to do a huge stack of them so it would be permanently etched on my brain, so I started doing a circle of them, once around the circle and getting a bit bored with the idea of a circle of french knots I looked at it again.... and, well, it was obvious really:
I am just doing his jumper in another new- to- me- stitch too split stitch, I will show you when I have finished him... I am rather fond of him so far his name is Mr Magillacutty.
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oh my you have amazing talent! i love the beard!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Mr Magillacutty. Oh he is the best, and your stitching is amazing. xo
ReplyDeletethat's hilarious! I've just discovered the French knot this week and it's a bit hit and miss for me! I keep pulling it right through the other side so that it ends up disappearing! I must come up with a design to try your practice method!
ReplyDeleteI think I am in love with Mr Magillacutty - all the lovely soft beard - what a great job you have done
ReplyDeleteI smiled the moment I saw Mr Magillacutty - looking forward to seeing him all finished!
ReplyDeleteHe's SO cute! I can't wait to see the finished product. It's going to be grand!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Rolf Harris LOL. French knots dont' get me started, if I can I use a bead or three!
ReplyDeleteHe is fantastic! What a personality. The French knot is working well for you, good thing you perservered xo
ReplyDeleteOooh! I got a shock he looks just like my Dad! Love him, happy smile, fuzzy head.
ReplyDeletelooks wonderful! You've inspired me to give the french knot a try :)
ReplyDeleteMost aweswome bearded embroidery I have ever seen!!!The french knot still eludes me. One day.....one day. x
ReplyDeleteand he's fantastic ~ full of character, anyone you know?
ReplyDeleteI love doing french knots - and I love a bit of beard embroidery. I think everybody had at least one lecture from this guy at uni, didn't they?
ReplyDeleteHe is brilliant! Made me smile to look at him and then made me smile to read your words. Bravo to you on conquering the French knot!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a spunk!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, love him!
ReplyDeleteThat is so gorgeous, how clever you are! My hubby has special childhood memories of stories about Mr & Mrs Magillacutty told by his sweet nan...
ReplyDeleteHe’s adorable! Is he related to Ralph Harris???
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is just so amazing! I can't wait to see him in all his finished glory (and I want to pinch his scarf)!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm in love! He's fantastic :-)
ReplyDeleteHe has a great face! definitely french knotty! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteHe's Gorgeous!
ReplyDeletei'm terrified of french knots too ... but you've inspired me because they look so good as a beard.
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he is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteGlad you conquered the french knot....love the beard. Very clever.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't gotten the french knot figured out. I really am hoping to find someone to sit with and show me, don't know of anyone yet in my little town - but I'm on the search and certain there is someone. It's look great!!
ReplyDeleteMr Magillacutty is awesome. I think you have perfected the french knot.
ReplyDeleteLOVE HIM!!! ...though I'm suprised his name isn't more french.
ReplyDeleteYou're inspirational as always... must get out my hoop.
Oh my goodness, he is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI still can't do the old knot. When I pull the string it always pulls the knot through too.
So I am extra impressed with your cleverness.
And sorry I have no label suggestions but I'll be reading the comments with interest. X
This is fabulous! Isn't it the best feeling when the french knot *finally* clicks into place? I really struggled with it at first, but once I got it, I couln't stop! Very excited to be a new follower of your awesome blog.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're a French knot natural! My French knots were failing this weekend. I think I always do them the same way, but sometimes they work perfectly and sometimes they really don't... I haven't figured out why yet. I will have to follow your good example and practise more!
ReplyDeleteps He reminds me of Rolf Harris :)