The final Sunbonnet Sue for 2021. She appears one week too late, but shows how she spent her recent holiday.
You know what happens after we have learned five new stitches? Yes, it is time to review them and make a Sunbonnet Sue sampler.
This overstitched grid makes a nice check, even something like tartan if you plan the colours and placements carefully.
A fascinating stitch that makes you wonder and ponder 'How on Earth is this made?'.
It's just an easy trick behind the magic.
195 Misako Mimoko Lacing Stitch
If you are looking for a nice border stitch, here is one that can be impressive, colourful and structured. You need small foundation stitches and then lace them evenly. Excellent to use a metallic, fluffy or tricky thread for the lacing.
Homework:
Make a Sunbonnet Sue seasonal portrait. Take your time, I know it will not be completed by next Friday, but try to have it done by Christmas Eve.
Magic Blanket Stitch - so easy, just like pulling a rabbit out of a top hat:
Aida Sampler
Ready for another stitch?
Today's one is 'tricky' in the real sense of the word. Let's do some magic! Once again we will use two threads of different colour.
This trick was taught by Anita of Artistic Fingers: Magic Blanket Stitch.
You need to thread the needle with two threads of different colours.
