Friday Revision Homework - Stitches 296 - 300

After a long sickness leave, I am now back on track with Sunday Stitch School. Here is the revision homework for stitches 296 - 300.

Let me start by showing this picture of Sunbonnet Sue that I made for stitches 26 - 30,  in 2017, August 4. 

It inspired me to make a similar scene.  

Sue has changed into a skimpier bikini but is still lapping up the last of the summer's sunshine while sipping on another cool drink.

Here goes:

Tokyo has been extremely hot this summer, and most people say they are exhausted. Finally, we seem to be in sight of some cooler weather. I hope I will regain my energy and have a productive autumn.

Sunday Stitch School - Revision: Stitches 296 - 300

We have now reached the 300 stitch mark and it is time to revise the last five stitches before we go on to further stitch adventures.

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296 Rhodes Rectangle Stitch

It's yet another version in the Rhodes Stitch collection.

297 Raised Cup Stitch with Twisted Chain

Round and dome-shaped, it is a good stitch when you want something textured.

298 Hatamusubi

This is a Japanese knot used in Sashiko for joining two threads invisibly on the reverse side of the work. I think it can be used on the front, showing off the knot.

299 Backstitched Trellis Stitch

Do you want to use up a lot of thread? Here is the perfect stitch for you. All that backstitching will soon gobble up your thread!

300 Ring Picot Stitch

The Ring Picot is a nice edging stitch.

Homework:

It is Show Time for Sunbonnet Sue. What is she engaged in at this time I wonder?

Ah, those sharp lines look like floor tiles in a bathroom!

Ha, they are NOT! Actually, the lines will be slightly softer.

Friday Homework for Lesson 297: Raised Cup Stitch with Twisted Chain

Here is my homework, some of the stitches are better and more even than others.

Aida Sampler

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Mottled Wool Scribble Cloth

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 297: Raised Cup Stitch with Twisted Chain

Hello, and welcome to another lovely stitch. The traditional Raised Cup Stitch uses Buttonhole Stitch to build up the sides of a cup. Today's Raised Cup Stitch is made up of Twisted Chain Stitch. I have also closed the cup at the top, thus forming a dome.  

Have a look at Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorial, where you can see very clear pictures.

My photo instructions are here:

First make a triangle.

Without stitching through the fabric, make a Twisted Chain Stitch over the triangle

and then two more

Move to the second side of the triangle and add three Twisted Chain Stitches there too.

Repeat for the third side of the triangle.

Your triangle is now circular.

Continue to build up the sides, adding a Twisted Chain Stitch in the space between the previously stitches Twisted Chains.

Work your way around the cup.

If you want to make a dome, skip one space and work every other empty space.

The cup is almost closed now.

Finally, anchor the thread inside the dome.

Isn't it lovely? I think it is especially nice in variegated thread.

It is certanly 3-D!

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