Let's review the last five ones.
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26 Zig-zag Stitch
This is an easy stitch with interesting results.
Do check out the beautiful patterns that Annet has made.
This is an easy stitch with interesting results.
Do check out the beautiful patterns that Annet has made.
This is also an easy stitch and can be varied in many ways. Have a look at what Chitra made.
Bullion knots are not very liked, I have noticed. I must confess I am not a great fan of them either, but I think that when successfully made, they are very attractive. This version is fun.
This turned out to be a new stitch to all except one reader. I found it easy to make and difficult to curb. That means it is perfect for wild life embroidery, flowers, plants, hair and fur!
Although this is a very basic and simple stitch, it can be hard to make really even. As Rachel, who makes beautiful work, pointed out, it is these simple stitches that need to be practiced, as mistakes show up easily.
Now for some revision homework:
Make a seasonal Sunbonnet Sue and use mainly the five stitches above.
Make a seasonal Sunbonnet Sue and use mainly the five stitches above.
Thanks for the link to my zigzag stitches! I'm looking forward to see Sue with these stitches.
ReplyDeleteI really wanted everyone to see your take on the Zig-zag stitch.
DeleteSue is getting a body outline right now, of course in Holbein Stitch.
The challenge is on, Queenie puts on her design hat and the fun begins!
ReplyDeleteYes, the CHALLENGE of picking a good stitch for the different parts of Sue is fun. Any lines will be with Holbein Stitch, that's for sure.
DeleteI look forward to seeing Sue!
ReplyDeleteShe will be slim!
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