Two Color Embroidery Tutorial: Double Threaded Hourglass

Stitch sets of three vertical running stitches on top of each other. Note that you start the second triplet directly above the last stitch (indicated by the second red #1.)

Introduce the second thread color at brown point #1.

Thread the second thread color through the first line of stitches as shown above.

Curve the second thread all the way up the first line of stitches.

Introduce another piece of the second thread color to the left side of the stitching and thread it all the way up the line of stitching , mirroring the curves of the right side.

Comments

[Vivian]

Molly, your embroidery always gives me so much inspiration! These stitches are so interesting..I'm definitely going to try them out!
I always enjoy your tutorials! Thanks very much and look forward to seeing more stitching...

[julie]

It is always great to add a new twist to something so traditional. I love these!

[M&Co]

Best embroidery tutorial ever! So clever! Love the simplicity of your work too! Gorgeouse!

[Geninne]

Thank you so much! Awesome tutorial.

[Anke]

Thank you so much for sharing this in so much detail, that is so kind and generous. Love the pillows and your bedroom is devine. I just recently went through my mothers craft books and it's amazing how inspiring it is to use older techniques or designs in a modern context.

[Gemma]

Thank you so much!!

[En peluche]

Thank you for this tutorial, it's so well made and the stitches are beautiful!

[Melanie]

I am a visual learning..thanks for your tutorial, I can't wait to try some of these unique stitches.

[Gigi]

These are so pretty! Thanks a lot for the tutorial!

[jen]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. I've always been fascinated by two-color embroidery. Can't wait to try it.

[Lexy]

Hi! I was thinking of trying my hand at some mixed media artwork with some embroidery! Thanks so much for making the effort to create this tutorial. It's perfect!!
~Lexy.

[inez]

Wow, this is an amazing tutorial. Thanks for all the effort you put into this. I'm inspired.

[Ann]

Beautfiul! Gives me the itch to stitch! Thank you for all the inspiration.

[Zaz]

as always, everything you make as purl bee is a work of delicaty and art.
i love to come watch yhis blog for a good "walk in beauty land).
i will maybe refr this and the japanese one color embroidery in blue post to my older sister. she came in contact with the japanese people and learned japanese and she loves details. i think it could releive some of her stress.
thank you again,

[Baba]

Beautiful embroidery work. Thank you for this tutorial. I needed it. Am going to have to try some of these new stitches.

[Bek]

This is a great tutorial, and really inspired me to give it a go! Thanks!