Before Sunbonnet Sue decides what she will be up to this time, let's review the last five stitches. Click on the title for a link to the instructions.
In looks it is very similar to #263 Plaited Fly Stitch or a line of Fly Stitch rubbing shoulders. However, when worked over a folded edge, you can see the difference.
Is Sue going to work it on an edge or not?
This is one of the first stars I learned to draw as a child - two triangles on top of each other, one upside down. To stitch it, you 'draw' it in a totally different way.
See what happens when the stitcher can't stop with a Star of David but continues to work the needle and thread around the shape. Magic!
You need only one thread. You make a long stitch and then couch it down on the way back. The coaching part of the stitch is rather wide, so you might not work out how the stitch is made at first glance.
It covers the foundation fabric nicely. You need, however, a good supply of thread in your stash for this hungry stitch. Worked on Aida it looks very neat with tidy edges. In freeform style, it can get a bit shaggy if you are not careful, or if that is your wish.
265 Double Whipped Running Stitch
See how the humble Running Stitch (TAST #10) can dress itself up.
This is the back of the homework, not a single stitch has been made yet to show you what Sue is doing.
What could Sue get up to using those stitches? That looks difficult to me!
ReplyDeleteMaybe she is an angel.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing what Sue is up to next!
ReplyDeleteWill Sue become like Fantasista?
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