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 154: Plucked Knot Stitch

The Plucked Knot is a fun alternative to both French Knot and Bullion Knot.

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Aida Sampler

Teal Wool Tailoring Scribble Cloth

There is something 'wormy' about its shape, it reminds me of a baby cicada's curled up body.

 

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 154: Plucked Knot Stitch

There are many stitches made up of knots. Today's stitch is a good cross between a French Knot and a Bullion Knot. 

I found it at the excellent online stitch dictionary, Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorial. 

Work it like this:

Fasten the thread on the back.

Take a small bite of the fabric

next to where the thread comes out.

Wrap the needle two or three times,

(as you would a Bullion Knot)

Pull through.

Anchor close to the knot.

One knot looks good,

Several knots look better!

Can you see that they are baby 

Bullion Knots?

Homework:

Add to these samplers