Today we are looking at a cousin of the Wrapped Cross Stitch (stitch #85).
Here is Sunday Stitch School stitch number 121, Point á la Minute.
I have come across it in Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, where it is worked in two colours, as well as various embroidery blogs.
It is best worked in a thread with a good twist, like Perle.
Make a cross out of eight Straight stitches.
Come out in the same hole as the blue thread and wrap the first Straight Stitch.
Anchor and continue with the next Straight Stitch.
I think it would be better to use the same colour thread, to avoid the blue thread peeping through.
Homework is as usual, to work the Aida Sampler, the Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart and the Teal Wool Tailoring Scribble Cloth.
Very interesting, pretty stitch. It looks like bullions but easier to construct.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this stitch before and you add the lure of 4 more in a set to come. You must have a wonderful library of stitches.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks like bullions also.
ReplyDeleteI think the contrasting thread would help you with working it sufficiently closely. Or maybe you could do half-wraps, and have the contrast showing deliberately?
ReplyDeleteI hope you experiment, Rachel, and post your results.
ReplyDeleteYes, a different method for bullions. And the contrast could be used purposely for the effect.
ReplyDeleteVariation on a theme, many possibilities for your 'homework' projects Queenie.
I've never seen this, either, until reading Maureen's blog. Thanks for the instructions!
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