WIPW - Crammed Stitches

Welcome to my Work In Progress Wednesday report for the first week of October.

One area of my
Freeform Embroidery
has been crammed with stitches from the Coral family.
You might not distinguish the individual stitch lines but there are:
Pearl Stitch, Coral Stitch, Corded Coral Stitch, Knotless Coral Stitch, Wrapped Coral Stitch, Zig-zag Coral Stitch, Double Zig-zag Coral Stitch and even Rope Stitch, which is a kind of Coral Stitch or Twisted Chain Stitch. So in total eight stitches.

Circle Challenge
I placed a square piece in the centre of each circle, then folded the edges over the square and basted the corners.

Glowing Stars
I have stitched a column of vertical Tvistsöm with coloured wool to build up the pattern of triangles on the sides.

Then I ran out of one colour!

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 109: Knotless Coral Stitch

I have nicknamed today's stitch 'Knotless Coral Stitch' as it is a Coral Stitch without the knot. In 'A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2', it is called Coral Stitch Variation, but I wanted it to have a 'proper' name so I can easily identify it.

Updated:
This is what Mattia says in her French comment below:
I would say in French:
- point of coral without knot or variation of the point of coral.

This stitch is very similar to Single Feather Stitch, or Slanted Buttonhole Stitch, as it's set at an angle, don't you think?

Anyway, here are my photo instructions:

Let the needle take a bias bite of the fabric, and place the thread behind the upper part of the needle.

 Tighten the thread round the needle.

Pull through and repeat.

You will soon have a nice 'wavy' line, but beware that the waves will roll out of control, just like any white-capped waves of the Seven Seas, in rough weather. This is a true ornamental stitch.
If you want the stitches to lie flat and neat against the fabric, use the ordinary Coral Stitch.

Homework:
Aida Sampler
Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart
Teal Wool Tailoring Scribble Cloth.

Friday Homework for Lesson 108: Crow's Foot

I think you need to be in the mood to execute this tailoring stitch well. Some of my attempts went better than others. See for yourself:

Aida Sampler

Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Teal Wool Tailoring Scribble Cloth

Isn't it ironic that on the tailoring wool, the stitches are the worst!!!??? Queenie will never become a tailor!

WIPW - Glowing Stars

It has been another productive week as can be seen on this Work In Progress Wednesday report.

Freeform Embroidery
I added two variations of the Fly Stitch: Anklet Stitch and Buttonholed Fly Stitch.

Circles Challenge
Circles have been cut, the edges basted with Running Stitch and a round piece of cardboard inserted. The thread was tightened around the cardboard and the fabric pressed with a hot iron.

Glowing Stars
is the name I have given my design for the Tvistsöm cushion in wool. If you remember the cushion I showed in last week's post, you can see where the inspiration came from.
I have not decided on the colours yet, but will work with the wool I have, as far as possible.
I drew the design,

and started stitching right away with Vertical Tvistsöm.
So far, so good, and fun!

Birthday Card
It was time to make another birthday card. These heart shaped flowers are beaded.