tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post4118454287443720221..comments2024-03-19T13:48:50.009+09:00Comments on Queenie's Needlework: TAST #129 Lock StitchQueeniepatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-55792724422566317572014-09-18T04:14:44.328+09:002014-09-18T04:14:44.328+09:00I actually started a sample this afternoon and fou...I actually started a sample this afternoon and found I preferred working the interlacing from left to right too.https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321649853452019532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-68996252460609006022014-09-18T00:04:37.089+09:002014-09-18T00:04:37.089+09:00I am always impressed with your work, and Chitra&#...I am always impressed with your work, and Chitra's, as well as many others who experiment and try stitch combinations.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-71038959145211563132014-09-17T22:17:50.637+09:002014-09-17T22:17:50.637+09:00I'm sure lock stitch in a circle makes a prett...I'm sure lock stitch in a circle makes a pretty flower, I hope you share it with us! And I'm glad I could inspire you with my video, there are so many simple stitches that could be the base for lock stitch. I'm looking forward to see more of your lock stitches!Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938803180320247229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-629567850875296402014-09-17T09:52:05.444+09:002014-09-17T09:52:05.444+09:00One of the best things to do is wait until everyon...One of the best things to do is wait until everyone else have posted their versions and you have a whole spectrum of stitches to get inspiration from. <br />Annet also suggested working the interlacing from left to right, which I will try out.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-16567901592573705922014-09-17T09:50:13.143+09:002014-09-17T09:50:13.143+09:00I have now seen so many variations (buttonhole, lo...I have now seen so many variations (buttonhole, long tailed chain etc) and levels of tension in the thread, as well as different threads and stitch lines that I think this will become a great stitch. I love the sharing of information and inspiration we all give each other. <br />Please have fun with yours and it will be full of character!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-25823503493915756842014-09-17T09:45:42.341+09:002014-09-17T09:45:42.341+09:00It was your words 'this stitch as flower looks...It was your words 'this stitch as flower looks fine' that inspired me to make a birthday card with the Lock stitch. I am pleased with the result and will post it on my blog eventually. Annet has also shown some new versions.<br />Thank you for your comments, ideas and advice.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-8621000979064623162014-09-17T09:43:33.763+09:002014-09-17T09:43:33.763+09:00Last night I made a birthday card using the Lock s...Last night I made a birthday card using the Lock stitch in a circle, and it looked much better. This morning I watched your video on the Lock stitch and you have made me want to try out new versions!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-50044434921073558242014-09-16T23:44:57.460+09:002014-09-16T23:44:57.460+09:00I've yet to try this one, but if you have trou... I've yet to try this one, but if you have trouble keeping the tension even, I stand no chance! Your stitches look fine to me, especially the lower set.https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321649853452019532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-16856496172325962012014-09-16T23:27:32.358+09:002014-09-16T23:27:32.358+09:00I don't know... I think the slight variations ...I don't know... I think the slight variations with the interlaced threads adds character to the stitch. I will just be getting to mine today, and after seeing all of the lovely examples, I expect it will have a character of its own, as well! <br /><br />Your work is beautiful and the color combinations are fabulous.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345433893395079961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-29533545779266972282014-09-16T02:01:45.666+09:002014-09-16T02:01:45.666+09:00 yours are lovely samples. mine are not looking th... yours are lovely samples. mine are not looking this great. still working on the piece. this stitch as flower looks fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-10905003223450475922014-09-16T00:39:58.150+09:002014-09-16T00:39:58.150+09:00You're keeping up with the stitches! This is o...You're keeping up with the stitches! This is one of those stitches that works much better in a thicker thread. I think the last row would look better with longer straight stitches. I still have to stitch my lock stitches for this week!Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938803180320247229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-81246786334185094212014-09-15T20:54:45.038+09:002014-09-15T20:54:45.038+09:00Well, that is a way to solve the problem - avoid i...Well, that is a way to solve the problem - avoid it! ha, ha!<br />The thing is that I promised myself to try all the TAST stitches and I WILL!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-65781506259414225732014-09-15T20:29:50.661+09:002014-09-15T20:29:50.661+09:00Ah, its one of 'those' stitches that are d...Ah, its one of 'those' stitches that are difficult to get right.....Like you, I get frustrated with the tension too, so i avoid it ! Must say though, yours are much better than mine !<br />hugs<br />Chris Richards<br />xxChris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260908697420010398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-76104144104707977342014-09-15T20:15:00.119+09:002014-09-15T20:15:00.119+09:00Oh, Maureen, I think you need new spectacles!Oh, Maureen, I think you need new spectacles!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-65175063591626423572014-09-15T20:13:54.309+09:002014-09-15T20:13:54.309+09:00I think this a good cq stitch - you don't need...I think this a good cq stitch - you don't need to stitch through the fabric for the lacing part.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-68551053685406047652014-09-15T20:12:18.664+09:002014-09-15T20:12:18.664+09:00Thank you for the idea. I wonder how the Lock stit...Thank you for the idea. I wonder how the Lock stitch would look in a circle.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-28976435835746217542014-09-15T20:11:30.159+09:002014-09-15T20:11:30.159+09:00You are so right. The choice of thread and colour ...You are so right. The choice of thread and colour can make the same stitch look like two totally different ones.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-52457559692800729322014-09-15T20:10:29.103+09:002014-09-15T20:10:29.103+09:00I hope it WILL become fine one day. I have just lo...I hope it WILL become fine one day. I have just looked at some other stitchers work and got a lot of ideas to try out.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-72773614371319546702014-09-15T20:09:06.889+09:002014-09-15T20:09:06.889+09:00Sometimes it is a struggle to keep up. On the othe...Sometimes it is a struggle to keep up. On the other hand I feel the needlework is a way to cope with the stress built up by other things.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-66940046666234514272014-09-15T16:07:52.991+09:002014-09-15T16:07:52.991+09:00Your stitches are far neater than mine are. I won...Your stitches are far neater than mine are. I wonder if I am drawing the thread too tightly.<br />The top orange one is Good.crazyQstitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10534395470078739309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-86401362402398459532014-09-15T15:23:28.332+09:002014-09-15T15:23:28.332+09:00not tried this stitch yet but as you say getting t...not tried this stitch yet but as you say getting the tension right is not easy it might appear on my next crazy patch will see how I get on with itmargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-48601922017222217352014-09-15T12:25:26.972+09:002014-09-15T12:25:26.972+09:00I wonder how it would look as a flower head....I wonder how it would look as a flower head....Julie Fukudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704374750710761269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-69759185108381349602014-09-15T12:20:07.488+09:002014-09-15T12:20:07.488+09:00Isn't it wonderful how color and spacing can c...Isn't it wonderful how color and spacing can change the whole effect ? Really nice.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-43448976552046599952014-09-15T12:05:17.975+09:002014-09-15T12:05:17.975+09:00You are too hard on yourself. You stitching is fi...You are too hard on yourself. You stitching is fine. carorosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976291590807462068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-55163415276588186572014-09-15T08:16:56.365+09:002014-09-15T08:16:56.365+09:00You are so good to keep up. I am trying to learn f...You are so good to keep up. I am trying to learn from your samples. As always, wonderful stitches!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207344791348560569noreply@blogger.com