Friday Homework for Lesson 382: Diamond Eyelet Stitch

Oh, this is such a lovely stitch! Someone pointed out that it could become a real jewel if worked in metallic thread. That's an idea for Sue, isn't it? Well, we'll have to wait and see what she is up to. First, we have to learn three more stitches before it is time for Sunbonnet Sue's Stitch Sampler.

Aida Sampler

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Red Kimono Silk Scribble Cloth

WIPW - Hindered by Work

 I wish I had more to show for this Work In Progress Wednesday report. Alas, work has hindered my plans.

Hexablooms

I basted a little pile of hexagons for the turn-over edge.

Sunday Stitch School Indigo Stitch Sampler

Two stitches were added: #380 Valerian Stitch (the trellis grid) and #381 Double Feather Stitch.

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 382: Diamond Eyelet Stitch

Today's stitch is an eyelet stitch and comes in the shape of a diamond. I used the instructions in The Embroidery Stitch Bible.

I found it useful to have a template to guide me.

Make a knot and start from the outside 

as the hole in the middle will be crowded.

Work your way clockwise around the shape.

On the Aida cloth, I first made a cross.

Then I filled in the spokes for each quarter.

Homework: If a diamond is a sampler's best friend, then add a handful here.

Friday Homework for Lesson 381: Double Feather Stitch

 Here we are, the homework for Lesson 381,  Double Feather Stitch.

Isn't it a nice stitch?

Aida Sampler

It makes a neat line.

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Put two lines at an angle and you get antlers! Or kelp swaying under water.

They make a good start on the new Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart.

Red Silk Kimono Scribble Cloth

Here I have stretched the line so it looks longer and narrower. It is still as beautiful...