Filet Cross stitch

Wish I could help but the only filet stitch I know is on crochet.

Lucille

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I don't really know, but when you say 'filet' I instantly think of crocheted borders, or edges that have blocks, both open and closed. I can only envision a motif set against an open work background.

I decided to google and think this explains it, you could either do the pattern in filet crochet, or cross stitch.

Is it possible that you create a net then weave it like fillet lace? I did two pieces from classes at the old CATS (Stitching Festival0 by Marilyn of Stoney Creek in what she called "Lacis." First the fabric was in a hoop because tension is vital. Then I back-stitched a VERY tight line on the outside of the design area. Then (I think) every two threads were cut and removed (cut-cut-leave-leave-cut-cut-etc.). Then I anchored a waste know about two inches outside the area, then wrapped a thread around each horizontal set of threads to make each set of two threads look like one thick thread, Then the vertical threads were done, but that incorporated the lace design. Basically the technique was the same for fillet lace except you make the net. The starting and ending threads were anchored by a design cross- stitched close to the lacis area.

On Jul 12, 7:02=A0pm, Ruth Plummer wrote: "waste know" is actually "waste knot." Sorry.

Yikes at 5 am it sounds way too much for me. Thanks Donna

It intrigued me and after looking at several sites I think what is meant (probably) with your pattern is that it can be done either in filet crochet or cross stitch. I would think if they didn't mean that, there would be a detailed explanation of how to do the type of work Ruth spoke about which is very complex ! Can be seen here

Here's a photo of a chart of "filet cross stitch"

explanation says, "1983 Vanessa-Ann Collection booklet containing cross stitch charts for a variety of filet cross stitch projects. Filet cross stitch is a modern interpretation of filet brode' in that when the project is complete, the background resembles a delicate net. This is accomplished by stitching the background with only one strand of floss, and the design area with enough strands to cover the fabric." Another photo: one looks almost like you create a canvas with grid threads, cross stitch over it, then withdraw original fabric threads. Almost like using waste canvas? Is that the idea?

HTH, Sue

Donna, is there a picture of this project somewhere? Maybe that would help us, although it looks like maybe Susan might have found what it is. I'd never heard of it, either.

Joan

Filet lace patterns are adaptable to cross stitch. I've done them. Makes beautiful patterning.

Dianne

A filet stitch is a cross stitch using a single strand. I contacted the publisher who put me in touch with the creator. I have completed two Eagle Scout badges for my sons and now have to complete one for my grandson. I still have one grandson to go who just made tenderfoot

I have the same eagle scout pattern. Where it says to use a filet stitch I'm just using a half cross stitch with gives the background a more subtle red than what's on the main design. Congratulations on your son's achievement. Mine is for a grandson.

Thanks to all you gals who know what "filet stitch" means in counted cross stitching. I, too, are stitching a project for my Eagle Scout Grandson. I was worried about the red border and now I know it won't be nearly as predominant using only one strand of floss.

i think it is the half stitch. doing the eagle for my grandson. hope yours turned out great. this is my second and i did half stitches