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Wednesday, 29 August 2018

WIPW - Out With the Whip!

Sorry to report late on my Work In Progress Wednesday. There are still a few hours left of the day so here goes.

Crazy for Crazy
I have been whipping chains! First I made a simple Chain Stitch along a seam, then I whipped each side. Sharon Boggon of Pintangel calls this Whipped Chain version 2 in her Stitch Dictionary.
Along the undulating edge of the lace I added Chain Stitches and whipped them straight over, Whipped Chain version 1.
Both versions can be seen and learned here.
I like version 2 better, it makes such a nice heart shaped line of stitches, similar to Magic Chain.

I then made a circle of Fern Stitch and added a French Knot on each arm stretching outwards.


More work next week, and there will also be a birthday card to report on.
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12 comments:

  1. Pamela29 August 2018 at 22:01

    This is gorgeous! Great colors and stitches!

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  2. chitra29 August 2018 at 23:27

    I too like the whipped chain version 2 better than version one. if done in same threads, it gives a thick chain effect, it resembles closely worked open chain stitch. a lovely looking block.

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    1. Queeniepatch30 August 2018 at 06:51

      With thicker thread it would make much more impact. Now it blends in 'too much'. Next time I will use perle instead of stranded floss.

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  3. Janie30 August 2018 at 02:08

    Beautiful work, Queenie.
    I like the whipped chain stitch, both versions. It's a good outline and looks good with contrasting colors.
    Your crazy block is a treasure of color and embroidery!

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    1. Queeniepatch30 August 2018 at 06:53

      In this block I have used a lot of thin threads so the impact is not that strong. The Whipped Chain stitch would have looked better in a heavier thread.

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  4. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com30 August 2018 at 03:52

    I prefer the second version too. It looks like alternating colours chain stitch.

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    1. Queeniepatch30 August 2018 at 06:54

      It does, doesn't it? A close up photo, or with larger stitches in thicker threads you would be able to see the individual hearts of knitting.

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  5. Rachel30 August 2018 at 04:12

    Coming along very nicely!

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    1. Queeniepatch30 August 2018 at 06:55

      Thank you. I will use these stitches on other blocks in future, but in thicker threads to show them off better.

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  6. jacaranda30 August 2018 at 08:10

    Stunning work.

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  7. Julie Fukuda30 August 2018 at 08:50

    I am interested in your variety of threads. I am thinking of trying a "big stitch" on the black and white quilt. I read some quilters use pearl cotton but I wonder if it comes in more than one thickness.

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  8. FlashinScissors31 August 2018 at 07:46

    Beautiful block, Queenie!
    Barbara x

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