French name: Point Zig-zag en Croix.
I have found it in several books and tinkered with it before. It is easy and fun.
Work it like this:
Take a double straight stitch at the end of the row, then begin the return journey.
On my Aida sampler I made the mistake of using variegated thread, NOT a good idea.
Homework:
Fill a square on this 'fake' canvas. There should be no problem, this time!?
All the way through the alphabet. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteIf there had been easy-to-find stitches beginning with the three last letters in the Swedish alphabet, Å, Ä Ö, I would have had three more alphabet stitches. I have not found any such stitches and don't want to create any more just yet. There are so many real stitches out there.
DeleteIt looks almost like a little fence, doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteYes, a fancy fence, and if you made one section a wee bit larger or in a different colour you would have the gate, too!
DeleteAn easy one (as if the others were not) to finish the term. I have just enough space to complete the alphabet.
ReplyDeleteEasy and fun. I've already completed my homework!
DeleteI like that stitch in solid and variegated. I think a whole block of it would be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteA whole block of it is interesting, as if you can't see the single stitch it is build up of.
DeleteQueenie you really are an expert of sharing instructions they are so clear and detailed
ReplyDeleteThe instructions are simply photos, but I hope they are clear.
DeleteBonjour,
ReplyDeleteVoici le nom français pour ce joli point, que je n'ai jamais utilisé :
- Point zigzag en croix
et le point précédent, je n'ai rien trouvé bien sûr,
je dirais en point en Y
Voilà
Mattia
Thank you Mattia,
DeleteI will update the post.
I'm sure this will be a nice filling stitch on your sampler.
ReplyDeleteFilling that square did not take long and I am pleased with the result. I'll post it on Friday.
DeleteLovely stitches and good explanations!
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