#flosstube Backstitching Faces – Lavender & Lace Tutorial (Celtic Ladies)

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In this Flosstube video, Francesco de Chulio demonstrates how to backstitch the facial features of the Lavender & Lace Celtic Ladies design, specifically the Lady of Summer. He zooms in to show the small stitches used for the eyebrows, eyelashes, and eyes, emphasizing how just a few stitches can transform the face. He also discusses the challenges and techniques of stitching on 40-count linen, including the need for a magnifying glass and adjusting thread tension. Francesco shares his progress on the basket and flowers, mentions his goal to finish the piece by his birthday on September 22nd, and promotes his new channel dedicated to linen embroidery.

• Demonstrates backstitching the face of the Lavender & Lace Celtic Ladies design, focusing on the Lady of Summer.
• Shows how just a few stitches for eyebrows, eyelashes, and eyes can bring the face to life.
• Discusses the challenges of stitching on 40-count linen, including the need for a magnifying glass and adjusting thread tension.
• Shares progress on the basket and flowers, aiming to finish the piece by his birthday on September 22nd.
• Promotes a new channel dedicated to linen embroidery, while the main channel covers a variety of projects.
• Advises beginners to start with Aida 14 and gradually progress to higher counts and linen.