Here is my bead play:
I loved playing around with beads on these curved designs in perle #8. It is hard to believe they are the same stitch, isn't it? Because I used a variegated thread, the stitches in the middle design are both light blue and pink, while the beads are all pink. I should have stuck to a solid coloured thread.
I used Sharon's templates to draw the designs. If you want to learn the stitch, here is the link to Pintangle.
A lovely variaty of experiments. The heart at the left side is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree it is a beautiful heart, but I was most amazed by the shape in the middle. By using bugle beads for the base stitch you get a very sharp, metallic look, and the beaded Lock stitch on the edge is very flat and controlled. I still can not believe that they are the exact same stitches!
DeleteMy hope is that one day in the (far) future a textile historian will find this piece and wonder what stitches I have used!
Your samplers are beautiful specially the curved designs
ReplyDeleteThe Lock stitch and its variations can be anything from elegant borders to curvy, organic plants or exotic marine life, don't you think?
DeleteVery nice! I like the different colors and shapes.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was fun to 'stretch' the stitches.
DeleteYou've stitched some lovely variations and they look great in shapes. And you're right, it is hard to believe they are the same stitch.
ReplyDeleteI think the three variations of Lock Stitch (129, 130, 131) could make up a full embroidery design. If I only had the time...
DeleteFabulous variations Queenie ! Because this stitch is so versatile, and there are many others that metamorphasise and are unrecognisable, you could have a 'Name the stitch' weekly competition !
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Chris Richards
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What a great idea! However, I am sure I would mistake many of my own stitches! It might be time for a stitch test again...
DeleteI see what you mean about possibilities here Queenie, love the heart and curves. I have used it without the beads on my crazy seam, on the ball have started the october one early
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you have used it on your cq block.
DeleteSo many variations - I like the rows n the second photo - these are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteMy favourites are the two hearts.
DeleteInteresting variations on a theme for sure.
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of progress and some lovely stitching.
ReplyDeleteSuch nice looking variations and your stitching is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenny.
DeleteYou always manage such a great variety. I absolutely LOVE the heart.
ReplyDeleteYes, the stitch works well on a curvy design like the heart.
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