It's about time we had a canvas stitch. In The Embroidery Stitch Bible, I found Old Florentine Stitch. It seems to be a great filling stitch. It also appears to be the kind of stitch that can be done in autopilot mode.
Have a look at the photo tutorial:
Yes, the Work In Progress Wednesday report I should have published last Wednesday must be called Work In Progress Friday. It has been a week of befuddlement - I blame it on the recent heat wave.
Hexablooms
The assembly of the hexagon floral blocks is progressing smoothly. I've worked mainly on the dark blue flowers.
Sunday Stitch School Stitch Sampler
Half of what was left unsequinned last week has now been filled with gleaming blue sequins. Can I deal with the last spurt next week?
Bookmark
Here as well, progress has been made. Can I reach the finishing line next week?
Birthday Cards
Last week, I posted glimpses of two birthday cards I had made from scraps of fabric. The cards have been delivered and I can show them in full.
Notice!
Blame it on the HEAT! Tokyo has been hit by a scorching heat wave, and my brain must have sizzled up. That is why I, by mistake, posted the Friday Homework post today, Wednesday!
Let's make a swap, and I will post the WIPW progress on Friday!
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Friday Homework:
Within a few minutes, I had done my homework. This stitch is good for busy bees!
Aida Sampler
Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart
Today's stitch is called Fire Stitch. I found it in Mary Wilkinson's book Embroidery Stitches, page 81. The book was published in 1912 and can now be found at Internet Archive.
As the illustration on p. 81 shows, the stitch is made up of long vertical stitches that are connected at the top but not at the bottom. If you can hold a needle, you can do this stitch! Excellent for beginners, for wonky and freeform embroidery.
Here is my photo tutorial:
