tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post5333079220945959879..comments2024-03-28T11:58:20.555+09:00Comments on Queenie's Needlework: TAST #126 - Alternating Up and Down Buttonhole StitchQueeniepatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-75795251914169577852014-09-05T02:54:46.023+09:002014-09-05T02:54:46.023+09:00Isn't it funny how some stitches 'need'...Isn't it funny how some stitches 'need' a variegated thread to stand out and shine?!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-4451771569724404412014-09-04T20:16:19.516+09:002014-09-04T20:16:19.516+09:00This is a great stitch. It looks really wonderful...This is a great stitch. It looks really wonderful in the variegated colors.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207344791348560569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-52153967431131041322014-09-01T06:42:10.877+09:002014-09-01T06:42:10.877+09:00Thank you! I think the Beaded Up and Down Buttonho...Thank you! I think the Beaded Up and Down Buttonhole stitches are easier to control!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-45995514374655508722014-08-31T23:29:29.296+09:002014-08-31T23:29:29.296+09:00Yor sampler is beautifulYor sampler is beautifulSéverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276377270817291263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-69240999967355352422014-08-28T17:45:04.284+09:002014-08-28T17:45:04.284+09:00still me.... by the way the 16-year old teeny does...still me.... by the way the 16-year old teeny does cooking with us - he is interested. Not so much in cleaning the house afterwards......😁Stitching Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822641831988712014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-84889013277703511832014-08-28T17:39:17.648+09:002014-08-28T17:39:17.648+09:00Ha, that's it - a soft barbed wire for kids no...Ha, that's it - a soft barbed wire for kids not to come near me!Stitching Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822641831988712014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-30115359825160290632014-08-27T03:35:39.016+09:002014-08-27T03:35:39.016+09:00Fortunately it is an absolutely harmless barbed wi...Fortunately it is an absolutely harmless barbed wire - the thorns are soft to touch!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-76654613735776275662014-08-27T03:34:30.599+09:002014-08-27T03:34:30.599+09:00First you need to sort out your photos from the FO...First you need to sort out your photos from the FOQ, then you need to start using your new purchases, and THEN you can start catching up on TAST.<br />Leave a link? I do like this: 1) write and publish my blogpost 2) copy the http:// address of that blogpost 3) open up the relevant TAST page on Pintangle 4) scroll down to Comment 5) write a comment and then paste the http:// address I had copied earlier. Do you understand?Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-81942589550744049722014-08-27T03:28:28.058+09:002014-08-27T03:28:28.058+09:00The AUaDB stitch is inspiring and I am sure your s...The AUaDB stitch is inspiring and I am sure your students will come up with lots of interesting stitch ideas. Oh, I wish I could be one of the students at your workshop!<br />Rain all day in Stockholm, too, and VERY cold.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-53599788517738149332014-08-27T03:26:05.129+09:002014-08-27T03:26:05.129+09:00Yes, the key word is SLIGHT curve! Then it will lo...Yes, the key word is SLIGHT curve! Then it will look nice and 'organic'.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-41499685520522612482014-08-27T03:24:47.940+09:002014-08-27T03:24:47.940+09:00Variegated thread adds a nice effect whatever the ...Variegated thread adds a nice effect whatever the stitch! It is lovely to work with; you never really know what the result will be!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-71339708184276231072014-08-26T18:34:56.916+09:002014-08-26T18:34:56.916+09:00A nice stitch but you are right it does look like ...A nice stitch but you are right it does look like barbed wire!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-88441191875403989852014-08-26T15:35:26.182+09:002014-08-26T15:35:26.182+09:00so agree with the barbed wire, all looking good ...so agree with the barbed wire, all looking good Queenie. So far behind but will one day catch up on the stitches. Have yet to understand how to leave links.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-60713338090237450922014-08-26T05:05:23.072+09:002014-08-26T05:05:23.072+09:00I love your barbed wire Queenie....Its a very play...I love your barbed wire Queenie....Its a very playful stitch and I shall be using it in one of my workshops.....It will be interesting to see what my students come up with ! Pouring with rain here in the UK, It has been all day .....sigh.....................................<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-86998864587273587672014-08-26T04:19:18.804+09:002014-08-26T04:19:18.804+09:00The v version is excellent for a bead. I think the...The v version is excellent for a bead. I think the stitch on a slight curve could look like a branch with twigs.https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10321649853452019532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-73580565740854577972014-08-26T04:11:00.027+09:002014-08-26T04:11:00.027+09:00The variegated thread is a nice effect.The variegated thread is a nice effect.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-69106697649990840522014-08-26T03:53:38.048+09:002014-08-26T03:53:38.048+09:00A gentle undulating curve would be OK, but to form...A gentle undulating curve would be OK, but to form a circle you need some kind of action plan and mark the fabric precisely beforehand.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-26832791768154210592014-08-26T03:51:30.674+09:002014-08-26T03:51:30.674+09:00A crazy quilter will appreciate the V-shape as, ju...A crazy quilter will appreciate the V-shape as, just as you say, it makes a lovely spot to add a bead or another stitch. Of course you can vary the length of each arm as well to add even more stitches at the tips of the arms. There are endless possibilities with this stitch.Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-39301918065529811832014-08-26T03:47:24.219+09:002014-08-26T03:47:24.219+09:00Fortunately the thread is soft and you can't i...Fortunately the thread is soft and you can't injure yourself on this 'peaceful wire'Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-89870524926214530802014-08-26T03:38:35.377+09:002014-08-26T03:38:35.377+09:00I saw all the lovely variations on your blog; you ...I saw all the lovely variations on your blog; you turned them into fantastic plants in a previous TAST exercise. I am sorry I did not comment. Unfortunately it takes a long time and is rather complicated for me who has no Typepad account to leave a comment on your blog. Sorry!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-56868637424678932252014-08-26T03:34:56.454+09:002014-08-26T03:34:56.454+09:00Why not teach the grandkids how to cook and serve ...Why not teach the grandkids how to cook and serve YOU a meal for once? Persuade them that you need to go and 'crunch up some barbed wire'!Queeniepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281330411053716603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-29844296545745232532014-08-26T01:30:50.447+09:002014-08-26T01:30:50.447+09:00lovely sampler, you are right about working this s...lovely sampler, you are right about working this stitch on a curveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-18551941440617381112014-08-25T22:25:26.724+09:002014-08-25T22:25:26.724+09:00Your barbed wire looks great! I also have the tend...Your barbed wire looks great! I also have the tendency to stitch a V-shape in up and down buttonhole. I think it doesn't matter (the 'normal' variation is a bit boring!), this way it is easy to tuck another stitch or a bead in the V!Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938803180320247229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-68076214188335068972014-08-25T18:17:40.418+09:002014-08-25T18:17:40.418+09:00It does look like barbed wire!It does look like barbed wire!Julie Fukudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704374750710761269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631637390313519247.post-44259135449721520252014-08-25T18:00:28.762+09:002014-08-25T18:00:28.762+09:00This is one of my favourite stitches. And I like ...This is one of my favourite stitches. And I like to swing those arms in all directions as well, although this time I kept them on the straight and narrow. Love all your variations.carorosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976291590807462068noreply@blogger.com