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Stitch Showcase: Whipped Wheel Stitch

September 27, 2023

This is a little more complex than the woven wheel stitch as in each round the thread is wrapped around the base stitches. Try experimenting with a half wheel shape to create a fan like effect. Most commonly this is stitched with the woven lines pushed together to create a fully filled shape, but it can also be stitched in an open approach to create a spiders web.

  • Start by laying down the base stitches, there can be an odd or even number of base stitches

  • Bring the thread up at the centre of the wheel

  • Pass the thread under the nearest base stitch and then over and under the base stitch to create a whole wrap around

  • Repeat with each base stitch and keep on going round and round until the base stitches are completely covered

  • At the end, or if the thread runs out and needs to be changed, take the thread down through the fabric after completing one wrap. It should be slightly under one of the base threads and, if needed start a new thread from the same place.

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