Alexei Volkov
Turkey work is a fun and interesting stitch that leaves a loop or series of loops on your plastic canvas for decorative purposes. To make a Looped Turkey Work, use a knitting needle or other rod. Work the Turkey stitch as usual but do not cut the loops except for the first and last tails. Work from the bottom to the top of the motif and left to right. Each Turkey stitch requires two canvas threads. If you have an extra canvas thread at the end of a row, cut the thread tail a little longer to cover the area.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Stitch Type | Modified Turkey Work Stitch |
| Stitch Appearance | A loop or series of loops left on the canvas for decorative use |
| Stitch Process | Start in the lower left corner of the desired area, inserting the needle down at 1 and up at 2, then down at 3 and up again at 4 (with the first and last movements in the same hole). The second stitch goes down at A, up at B, down at C, and up at D (sharing the same hole for 3 and B). Continue each stitch in this manner, working from left to right. |
| Stitch Variation | Looped Turkey Work: Omit cutting the loops except for the first and last tails. Work from the bottom to the top of the motif and left to right. |
| Stitch Application | Hair, "fuzzy" hats, animals, earmuffs, flower centers, mini rugs, insects, English Palace guard hats |
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What You'll Learn
Modified turkey work stitch
The modified turkey work stitch is a fun and interesting stitch that leaves a loop or series of loops on your plastic canvas for decorative use. It is a great way to add 3-dimensional texture to your embroidery creations. The technique involves creating loops or tails of thread that are secured in place with little stitches. This stitch can be worked into many different looks, such as creating a "snipped" effect by cutting the tails short and fluffing them up, or using longer tails to create embroidered hairstyles.
To begin the modified turkey work stitch, thread your needle without knotting the end. Poke the needle down into the fabric on the line of your subject, leaving a tail on the top side of your work. Bring the needle up at B and down at C, covering point A. Come up near A, under the back stitch, and go back down at D, leaving a loop. Secure this loop by bringing the needle up at E and down at B, covering D. Repeat this process, creating loops and securing them with back stitches. You can leave the loops intact or trim them, depending on the desired effect.
When filling a shape with the modified turkey work stitch, you can fill with rows or outline the shape and spiral in towards the centre. To create an effect with only loops and no single tails, start by knotting your thread and bringing it up from underneath. Make a loop first and then continue with the rest of the steps. To finish a thread, keep your needle on the underside of the fabric and tidy away the tail.
You can also stagger the loops by bringing up the start of each loop in the middle of the previous loop. This works well if you work your securing stitch forwards instead of backwards. The modified turkey work stitch is a forgiving technique, so it's fine to mix up the steps and find the method that is most comfortable for you.
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Slanted gobelin stitch
The modified turkey work stitch is a fun and decorative stitch that leaves a loop or series of loops on your plastic canvas. To perform this stitch, you must first bring your needle up through the starting hole of your choice. Then, take the needle down through the canvas into a second hole, either one to the left or right of the starting hole. Before pulling the yarn taut, leave a small loop of yarn at the front. Use your opposite thumb to hold the loop in place as you bring the needle back up through the first hole, and then down into the second hole, this time pulling the yarn tight against the canvas.
To take your plastic canvas to the next level, you can learn more advanced stitches such as the slanted gobelin stitch. This stitch is a variation of the basic gobelin stitch and creates a beautiful, textured pattern. While the basic gobelin stitch is worked in straight rows, the slanted gobelin stitch is worked in diagonal rows, creating a unique slanted pattern.
To create the slanted gobelin stitch, you will need to follow a specific set of instructions. Start by bringing your needle up through the canvas from the back to the front in the bottom left corner of the area you want to stitch. Leave a small tail at the back and hold it in place with your thumb. Then, take the needle diagonally up and bring it down through the canvas one hole to the right and one row up. Pull the yarn through, leaving a small loop on the front of the canvas. Hold this loop in place with your thumb as you bring the needle diagonally down and insert it into the hole directly below the first stitch, pulling the yarn tight to secure the loop.
Continue this pattern by bringing the needle diagonally up and inserting it into the next hole to the right and one row up, creating a diagonal stitch. Pull the yarn through and create another loop, holding it in place with your thumb. Then bring the needle down and insert it into the hole directly below, pulling the yarn tight to secure the loop. Repeat these steps, working your way diagonally across the canvas to create a row of slanted gobelin stitches.
The slanted gobelin stitch is a beautiful and unique way to add texture and interest to your plastic canvas projects. It can be used to create borders, patterns, or even to represent hair or fur in your designs. With its diagonal stitches and looped texture, this stitch stands out and adds a creative touch to your crafting.
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French knot stitch
French knots on plastic canvas are decorative stitches used to add colour, dimension and texture to your work. They are often used for flower centres but can be used in many other ways to add interest to your canvas.
To work a French knot over a plastic canvas bar, bring the needle up through the canvas and wrap the yarn two to three times around the needle. The number of wraps will determine the size of the knot—two wraps will make a smaller knot, and three wraps will make a larger knot. Use your forefinger to hold the wraps around the needle, then insert the needle into the hole one bar over from where you started. Using your thumb, hold the yarn wraps as they slide off the needle, then gently press the needle through the canvas and pull the yarn through. The wraps will form a neat knot.
To work a French knot in a single hole, bring the needle up through the canvas. This type of French knot is usually worked on top of a fully stitched area. You can also work a French knot over a bar—this will create a more three-dimensional effect.
French knots are a great way to add texture and interest to your plastic canvas work. They are a simple stitch to master and can be used in a variety of ways to create unique and decorative effects.
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Turkey stitch technique
Turkey stitch is a fun and interesting stitch that leaves a loop or series of loops on your plastic canvas for decorative purposes. It can be used for a variety of crafting ideas, such as hair, "fuzzy" hats, animals, earmuffs, flower centres, mini rugs, insects, and English Palace guards' hats.
To start the turkey stitch, begin at the lower left-hand corner of the area where you want to insert the stitch. For the first stitch, start at the top of the canvas. Insert your needle from the top (1) and bring it out at the bottom (2). Then, insert the needle back down at (3) and bring it out again at the top at (4). Note that the first and last movements of the needle will be in the same canvas hole (1 and 4).
The second stitch will go down at point A, up at B, down at C, and then back up at D. Again, you will use the same canvas hole for both stitches (3 and B). Continue working across the row in this manner. Once you reach the end of the row, cut the thread.
The second row will be the canvas row directly above the one you just stitched. Like the first row, work from left to right. When you have filled the entire area, take a pair of scissors and snip the loops. You can cut very close to the canvas without worrying about the stitches coming undone.
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Looped turkey work
The second stitch goes down at A, up at B, back down at C, and returns to the top at D. Again, you will share the same canvas hole for both stitches (3 and B). Continue working the row in this manner. Finish the row without cutting the thread. The second row will be the next canvas row above the one you just stitched. Like the first row, work from left to right.
When you have filled the entire area, you can choose to snip the loops with scissors, or leave them intact for the Looped Turkey effect, except for the very first and last tails. Work from the bottom to the top of the motif and left to right. Each Turkey stitch requires two canvas threads. If you have an extra canvas thread at the end of the row, cut the thread tail a little longer to cover the area.
You can use the Looped Turkey stitch for hair, "fuzzy" hats, animals, earmuffs, flower centres, mini rugs, insects, and English Palace guards' hats.
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Frequently asked questions
The modified turkey work stitch is a fun and interesting stitch that leaves a loop or series of loops on your plastic canvas for decorative uses.
For the first stitch, start on the top of the canvas. Insert your needle down at 1 and up at 2. Go back down to the underside at 3 and up again at 4. Notice that the first and last movements of the needle will be in the same canvas hole (1 and 4).
To create loops, use a knitting needle or another rod. Continue to work on the turkey stitch but do not cut the loops except for the very first and last tails. Work from the bottom to the top of the motif and from left to right.
