At last, the pandemic seems to have taken a holiday, and so can Sue.
Queenie's Needlework
Friday, 1 July 2022
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
WIPW - Completed the Parma Stitch
Progress on Work In Progress Wednesday has been slow because of the sweltering heat.
Label for Crazy for Crazy
The octagon block has been embellished.
Sunday Stitch School Stitch Sampler
The #92 Parma Stitch (yellow and rust) started last week has been treated to Buttonhole Stitch.
There is also a line of #207 Plaited Edge Stitch (light purple) and another of #174 Pagoda Chevron Stitch (pink).
Sunday, 26 June 2022
Sunday Stitch School - Revision: Stitches 211 - 215
Five weeks and five stitches pass by so quickly! Now it is time to look back and review the five latest stitches. Click on the title for a link to the instructions.
A historic stitch that takes you back to the Tudors. With the help of Rachel of VirtuoSew Adventures I have worked this elegant braid stitch into a nice linear stitch. It looks complicated, but actually it is easier than you think.
212 Loose Frech Knots
On the other hand, here IS an easy stitch. Chubby and free.
213 Zig-zag Whipped Back Stitch
Here is a chance to be cruel, without hurting anyone - whip the back (stitch)!
214 Threaded Blanket Stitch
Bridge building!
215 Up and Down Crossed Buttonhole Stitch
Friday, 24 June 2022
Friday Homework for Lesson 215: Up and Down Crossed Buttonhole Stitch
Once you get the rhythm and remember if the needle should go up or down, this stitch is easy. That it is beautiful is a great bonus!
Aida Sampler
Plain sailing!
Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart
It was quite easy to do without waste canvas or markings.