Queenie's Needlework

Wednesday, 1 July 2026

WIPW - Row 15 Stitched On

Work In Progress Wednesday reports on the

Hexablooms'

project.

I have now added every block in row 15 to the flimsy, which is almost covering the entire glass wall.

The blocks for row 16 are prepared and laid out in the order they are to be assembled into a long line.

Once that is done, that long line will be stitched onto row 15.

The blocks for row 17 are still in the box, most of them have not yet been basted over hexagon templates or assembled into blocks.

I will try to work as hard as possible during the rest of the rainy season and the hot summer.

Unfortunately, a family member has recently fallen ill. As a result, my share of the housework has increased, thus giving me LESS time for stitching. Sigh!

Sunday, 28 June 2026

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 368: Balloon Stitch

Doesnt't this sound festive, Balloon Stitch? It is a canvas stitch which I found at Serendipity Needleworks where you can find excellent instructions.

Below is a sequense of my photos:

Increase with one hole over and below.

After four stitches you come to the middle of the design.

Here you make the stitch the same height.

And then you decrease the height again until you have

a square on point.

Repeat the pattern, then work an identical set

above the first row.

Aren't they festive?

Like so many Canvas stitches, the Balloon Stitch eats thread. Can you see a slight difference in the tension of the two light blue stitches on the left? I have changed to Surface Balloon Stitch to save thread, which is easy to see on the reverse, have a look at the photo below.

For upholstery or a cushion that will be used and suffer wear and tear, I would recommend the proper coverage on both front and back, despite the amount of thread that is needed.

Homework: Add here