As I guessed, this stitch can be done in autopilot, especially when you stitch on a gridded piece of fabric like Aida or canvas. For freeform embroidery on plain weave, denim or mottled wool, you need to pay attention to angle, spacing and stitch length.
Aida Sampler
I had less time to progress on my Work In Progress Wednesday project than I had thought.
Anyway, I can report on two finishes.
Sunday Stitch School Stitch Sampler
The entire piece is now covered with shiny blue sequins.
I started this sampler in November 2021, with #1 Anundsjö Stitch and added the last stitch in September last year with stitch #300, Ring Picot. Since then, I have been adding stitches and sequins wherever I spotted a void.
I will now look for a lining/backing fabric and a zipper, and turn this into a cushion cover.
The bookmark is now filled with Cross-Stitch. What remains is the stretching, pressing and fringemaking.
Here is the reverse side. I will show you the front in September. Until then, the bookmark will slumber in a box.
It's about time we had a canvas stitch. In The Embroidery Stitch Bible, I found Old Florentine Stitch. It seems to be a great filling stitch. It also appears to be the kind of stitch that can be done in autopilot mode.
Have a look at the photo tutorial:
Yes, the Work In Progress Wednesday report I should have published last Wednesday must be called Work In Progress Friday. It has been a week of befuddlement - I blame it on the recent heat wave.
Hexablooms
The assembly of the hexagon floral blocks is progressing smoothly. I've worked mainly on the dark blue flowers.
Sunday Stitch School Stitch Sampler
Half of what was left unsequinned last week has now been filled with gleaming blue sequins. Can I deal with the last spurt next week?
Bookmark
Here as well, progress has been made. Can I reach the finishing line next week?
Birthday Cards
Last week, I posted glimpses of two birthday cards I had made from scraps of fabric. The cards have been delivered and I can show them in full.
