WIPW - Two Projects Almost Finished

 Work In Progress Wednesday.

Tvistsöm Cushion

I completed the stitching with a border of five red rows. 

There is a subtle variation in the red as I worked towards using up my stash.

I damp stretched the canvas and pressed in the hem. The back looks quite interesting - abstract mess!

Next step is to stitch on a backing of red wool and fill the cushion. 

Until then here is a picture of its size and shape. 

Crazy for Crazy

Here is another project that is almost finished, a few more beads are needed.

I attached the Shirtwaist Button, previously made, added a few details in metallic thread and worked a Whipped Half Wheel. 

Log Cabin Challenge

December is a busy month and I only had time to make five new blocks. Total number is now 315.

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 155: Up and Down Split Stitch

 Today I have a lovely filling stitch. 

Do you remember Magic Split Stitch, made with two threads? It makes a beautiful vertical line.

Somewhere on the internet, Pinterest maybe, I saw a great way of using this method for a double horisontal row of (individual) Split Stitch. 

Unfortunately I can not remember the source, but want to give credit if possible. If you know anything about this stitch, please leave a comment.

Meanwhile I will call it Up and Down Split Stitch.

Here is how it is made:

You need two threads in the needle

Start at the star, then take a stitch (down) as shown in the picture.

Pull through

until you have a 'triangular Chain Stitch'.

The next stitch goes upwards. Follow the picture.

Continue in this way, up and down.

Anchor the last stitch.

For variation, why not use two colours in the needle?

Have fun while you do your

Homework:

I will work on my samplers

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.

 

WIPW - Beads

 It is a wet and chilly Wednesday in Tokyo. Time to brighten up life with a few shiny beads on the Work In Progress Wednesday report of the 

Crazy for Crazy

project.

Whipped Buttonhole half circles, Straight Stitch and then sequins and beads.

Log Cabin Challenge

There was only time to make 5 new blocks for the quilt. The total is therefore 310.

Tvistsöm Cushion

Still trudging along on the red border. Can you see the subtle change of shade in the red. I am using up my stash and changing colour as I finish each bit of red that I have.

I didn't do anything too exciting this week, so no need to comment.