Here is a another beautiful, and easy, linear stitch suitable for plants.
Alternating Chained Buttonhole Stitch is similar to the Zig-zag Petal Stitch, but is quicker and a smart way to make a stem and leaves/flower buds at the same time. The stem is also thinner than that of the Zig-zag Petal Stitch.
It was Deepa of 'This and that... my random thoughts' who taught me this stitch, here is a link to her blog with pictures. Do visit!
Stitch it like this:
Begin with making a loop.
Anchor the top of the loop,
come out inside the bottom of
the loop, at the stem.
Make a new loop in the other direction,
anchor, and continue.
the angle of the loops, and
end the stem with a single leaf/bud.
Homework:
How about letting a creeper grow wild on these samplers?
Welcome back to teaching, Queenie. Good to know you are feeling better. The stitch looks familiar but different in the making. I'll begin playing tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI like the alternating feature of this stitch.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice stitch.
ReplyDeleteYes, that will make a great creeper!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a nice stitch to play with.
ReplyDeleteNice stitch for stems with tiny buds.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitch! Your samplers are looking pretty!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Barbara xx
That is so pretty. Your stitching is truly lovely.
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