How Do You Make A Bullion Rose?
The embroidered beauty known as a bullion rose is easier to create than you might think. A row of bullion roses is often a fragile work of art on an infant’s christening gown, a feminine touch embellishing a lawn cotton nightgown or a bit of artistic expression on a sweater or shawl. To make a bullion rose, you need to have mastered the bullion knot, also known as the caterpillar stitch, coil stitch, grub knot, knot stitch, post stitch or worm stitch, according to Sharon Boggon’s online Dictionary of Stitches for Hand Embroidery and Needlework (see the Resources section). Thread two strands on a milliner needle of the deepest color thread that you will use to make the rose. The milliner needle, also known as a straw needle, has a straight shaft, which makes wrapping easier. Place your fabric on a hoop if you will be using one; some crafters prefer not to use a hoop for the bullion stitch since they feel the knot is easier to place on fabric that is not taut. Start your thread, and make
