Friday Revision Homework - Stitches 151 - 155

 There are two kinds of traditional quilt pattern with bonnets. First there is the little chubby girl Sue and her famous Sunbonnet. Then there are the bonnet ladies, dressed in 19th century floor length gowns. Today I used such a design, and as it is nearing Christmas I have been working around that theme.

Lady Bonnet Sue is decorating her home.

This is the last Sunday Stitch School lesson for 2020. I will take a holiday over Christmas and the Japanese New Year holiday. Back on Sunday 10th. 

I will post Work In Progress Wednesday weekly, though.

Happy Holidays.

Sunday Stitch School - Revision: Stitches 151 - 155

 It is once again time to do some revision. 

Click on the title for instructions.

151 Bengali Petal Stitch

makes beautiful flower petals with a lot of texture.

152 Chain of Hearts

An impressive way to stitch lovely hearts.

153 Alternating Chained Buttonhole Stitch

A quick way to make undulating creepers with leaves, buds or berries.

154 Plucked Knot Stitch

So much easier than a small Bullion Knot Stitch, yet could almost replace it. More plump than a French Knot.

155 Up and Down Split Stitch

Great for playing with two colours or two thread weights. Great for filling.

Homework:

Make a scene with Sunbonnet Sue.

Friday Homework for Lesson 152: Chain of Heart Stitch

I worked on these samplers.

 Teal Wool Tailoring Scribble Cloth

Variegated silk perle

and light purple metallic thread.

Aida Sampler

It was a bit hard to anchor the half hearts,

but the variegated thread adds a nice shading.

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

See how nice the chain of hearts are on a curve!

 

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 152: Chain of Heart Stitch

 Thank you for all wishes of a speedy recovery - they worked a treat. I and my back are now back in action!

Today's stitch will make up a lovely chain, a Chain of Hearts. I followed the instructions of Natalie Stopka of designsponge.com.

Here are my photo instructions:

You need three lines, a needle and thread.

Come out on the middle line.

Insert the needle in the middle line

above where you first came out.

Exit a bit above on the line to the left.

Anchor the stitch. You now have half a heart.

Make the other half in the same way to the right.

Repeat

until you have a nice chain of hearts

Tip: Give the thread a bit of slack to make a soft shape.

Use narrower lines for a rounder look.

Homework: 

These three samplers are calling out for hearts.