Stitch How-To: Guide to the Woven Wheel Stitch
Hello, my artsy friend! Today, we're diving into one of my favorite dimensional stitches - the woven wheel (also known as the spider wheel stitch)! Get ready to create the most gorgeous raised roses and flowers that practically pop off your fabric. I still remember the first time I successfully completed one of these - it felt like pure magic, and I can't wait to share that feeling with you!
Why Woven Wheel?
Let me tell you why this stitch makes my heart skip a beat every time! It creates these beautiful, dimensional roses that add such amazing texture to your work. While it might look complicated at first (trust me, I thought so too!), it's actually just a fun weaving process that creates something spectacular.
Let's Break It Down!
The Basic Woven Wheel
Here's the foundation of your dimensional flowers:
Start with spoke stitches (usually an odd number)
Weave your thread over and under
Build up layers for beautiful dimension
Create a lovely spiral effect
Stitch Tip: Using an odd number of spokes (I love working with 5 or 7) helps create that perfect spiral pattern!
Creating Different Effects
Here's where it gets exciting:
Vary your spoke count for different sizes
Try different thread thicknesses
Mix colors as you weave
Experiment with spoke placement
Stitch Tip: I love using two similar shades of thread while weaving - it creates this gorgeous, subtle depth!
Ready to Practice?
I've created a fun practice pattern that lets you try these techniques. Download your free pattern and guide to stitch along with me! The pattern has 15 different stitches for you to practice so keep an eye out for more stitch tutorials!
What's Coming Next?
Once you've mastered this woven wheel technique, you'll be ready to move on to more stitches! Stay tuned for next week's tutorial where we'll explore the french knot!
Happy stitching, my artsy friend! 🪡✨
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