Friday Revision Homework - Stitches 81 - 85

Better late than never!
At last here is the revision homework for Sunday Stitch School's stitches no 81 to 85.

I decided to use a traditional Sunbonnet Sue design this time.

Sunday Stitch School - Revision: Stitches 81 - 85

We have completed another set of five stitches and it is time for a revision.
Click on the headlines to read about and learn each stitch.

81 Reversed Fly Stitch
Easy. Two Fly Stitches are stitched together, either entwined or just touching.

82 Bokhara Couching
A filling stitch that can be neat and even, or free form, depending on the fabric you stitch on.

83 Mennonite Tack Stitch
A quilting stitch used for frugal, quick and utilitarian quilting.

84 Star Darn Stitch
Much easier than it looks. Perfect for Christmas ornaments.

85 Wrapped Cross Stitch
NOT a favorite stitch of mine, but quite plump and outstanding.

Homework:
Use these five stitches to make a Sunbonnet Sue Sampler picture.
This time I are sticking to the traditional style with a young and chubby Sue.

Friday Homework for Lesson 85: Wrapped Cross Stitch

When I saw this stitch in Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches I thought it would be a nice one.
Ha! I was wrong!
I felt it was very tedious after having made a few.
As the basic Cross Stitch is just wrapped you have to control the working thread all the time.
I know I much prefer any buttonholed stitch as the knot controls the thread.

Well these are my Wrapped (and Wonky) Crosses:

Aida Sampler

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Teal Wool Tailoring Scribble Cloth

As you can see, the more crosses I wrapped the sloppier the work got. A sure sign of boredom and nonchalance!

I hope anyone who tried this stitch liked it better than I did!

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 85: Wrapped Cross Stitch

Welcome back to Sunday Stitch School after our two-week long winter break. I hope you had a good time. I was able to stitch quite a lot.

So let's begin 2019 with a variation of the Cross Stitch, the Wrapped Cross Stitch.

The name explains everything! Make a Cross stitch and then wrap the two Straight stitches with  the same thread.

It is best to stretch the fabric in a hoop or frame before you start.

Homework:
Add Wrapped Cross near these stars.