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.
Friday, 18 January 2019
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.
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.
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
WIPW - Cathedral Bosses
Work In Progress Wednesday today shows a new feature of church architecture.
In a high vaulted cathedral ceiling the spot where the arches joins, there is often an ornamental 'button' - a boss.
On my bag made out of
Cathedral Windows
the joints are covered with 'bosses' to hide the frayed and raw edges that peeked out of the joints.
I used small plastic cupped discs, covered them with blue batik and then couched some black thread around them.
Now the joints are secure.
Furthermore I have joined the back of the bag to the front + side sections, and started adding turquoise 'glass' inserts.
In a high vaulted cathedral ceiling the spot where the arches joins, there is often an ornamental 'button' - a boss.
On my bag made out of
Cathedral Windows
the joints are covered with 'bosses' to hide the frayed and raw edges that peeked out of the joints.
I used small plastic cupped discs, covered them with blue batik and then couched some black thread around them.
Now the joints are secure.
Furthermore I have joined the back of the bag to the front + side sections, and started adding turquoise 'glass' inserts.
I have added two, twelve to go.
Crazy for Crazy
Not much has happened here but, I added beads to the Stem stitched stems and a row of floral shaped sequins.
Sunday, 13 January 2019
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.
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, 11 January 2019
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!
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!
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