This week there are evening lessons again here at Sunday Stitch School. I have had time to complete the homework, but no chance to hand it in, until this late hour.
Stitch 26, Zig-zag Stitch was easy, quick and fun. I had no problem whatsoever to fill in the allocated square, although this fabric has given me a lot of trouble with other stitches:
Wouldn't this grid be perfect for a garden scene where you need a lattice for rambling plants? Or fill in each blank space with some colourful thread and you would have a patchwork quilt!
This is a stitch to play with!
The stitch looks good. Yes it would be nice if u add some beads in the empty space or a french knot will also work well. Queenie i like the way how u keep the focus on your plans. I will change my plans every now and then sticking on to a single project i am finding it very difficult.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words,
DeleteI often plan, and change the PLANS before I put them into action. After that I try to stick to them. Unfortunately sometimes 'life gets in the way' and I have to break the promise I have made to myself. You know, other peoples' needs or the climate can obstruct everything you had meant to do.
A row of this stitch is not too impressive. But the grid on Friday is pretty darned cool!
ReplyDeleteJust one row looks very different from a grid of rows. Someone said it would a row of stitches would make a nice fence.
DeleteI look forward to seeing some of the adventures of the stitch!
ReplyDeleteOh, don't put too much pressure on me! I WANT TO, but might not have the time for Adventures of the Zig-zag Stitch.
Deleteyes. working this stitch is quite easy. your filling looks lovely in green thread. you are right about using this stitch for lattice work.
ReplyDeleteI am sure this would be a good base for putting other stitches on top.
DeleteI was thinking garden lattice before I read your comments
ReplyDeleteI love when people see what I see before I mention it.
DeleteI immediately thought of a garden scene also!
ReplyDeleteSo many comments about this garden theme, I think we will have to do something about it. WHERE is the time?
DeleteI so agree this has worked so well and looks good on its own or has been suggested beads or french knots would work so well with it
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of stitches would look great with this grid as a base.
DeleteI do like this sampler you are making.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteUsing the zig-zag stitch as a filling stitch ..... I wouldn't have guessed it was the same stitch! As you say it would make a great fence!
ReplyDeleteBarbara x
By filling a space with the same stitch over and over again, you get a totally different look than from a single row.
DeleteI agree with all the comments. The sample really caught my eye. I've checked the work sideways, as well as way it is. I prefer your wider/shorter diamond version but can't explain why.
ReplyDeleteDoes it look softer?
Did you see Chita's experiments? SHE make the stitch look so different by making it wider or narrower.
DeleteThis square makes me want to give it a try, I hope to find time for it!
ReplyDeleteDo give it a try. Not right now, but one day.
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