Just in time for Christmas, here comes a traditional Sunbonnet Sue. She is 'Mother Christmas' handing out gifts of flowers.
The surface Sue is walking on is made up of three rows of Barred Herringbone, the upper and lower in brown and the middle in red and green.
By stitching them so close to each other you actually get a compact canvas filling stitch, don't you agree?
I guess there are few people who actually see the Herringbone Stitch lurking about there!
Other stitches used are: Stem Stitch and Whipped Stem Stitch for the outline of Sue.
Sunday Stitch School will now take a holiday until the end of December. With a bit of luck, there will be a new stitch on Sunday 1st of January 2023.
Season's Greetings to you all!
Very cute Christmas Sue!
ReplyDeleteAnother pretty Sue!
ReplyDeleteGreat/clever use of stitches! And 'Mother Christmas' looks as though she is handing out poinsettias, good choice.
ReplyDeleteI like Mother Christmas Sue. Your floor is very good using the barred herringbone.
ReplyDeleteLovely. Merry Xmas.
ReplyDeleteFabulous stitching, as always Queenie. I may use some of these stitches on the pouch I’m making. I especially love the poinsettia and Rhodes hearts.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy and peaceful holiday.
Hugs,
Barbara (The Flashing Scissors)
She's looking warm as toast and generously festive!
ReplyDeleteThe traditional Sue has become even cuter with stitching.
ReplyDeleteCute Santa Sue.
I learned a lot from you and Sue this year too.
I am grateful.
Have a nice Christmas and holidays. 🎄
Sweet and charming. What did you use to colour her dress?
ReplyDeleteI love seeing Sue each month! And I love seeing how you incorporate stitches. Such an imagination!
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