Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 326: Alternating Cross Stitch

Alternating Cross Stitch is the name of a crossed canvas stitch where every other Cross Stitch is taller than the ones next to it.

In Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, as well as in RSN's Stitch Bank, this stitch is also known as Double Stitch.

It's easy, as you can see in my photo tutorial. I used several colours for clarity, but you can, of course, use the same colour for every stitch.

Then, stack the next row of stitches.

When worked in only one colour, this is the result. Which do you like better?

Homework:

Add to the three usual samplers.

Revision Homework - Stitches 321 - 325

 Here, Sunbonnet Sue is at work. She is on a photo assignment at an art gallery.

Other stitches used are Stem Stitch and Split Stitch.

I don't know anyone who changes her hairstyle and hair colour as often as Sue does!

WIPW - Minimal Progress

A lot of work landed in my lap, and I have not been able to make more than a minimal progress for the Work In Progress Wednesday report.

Hexablooms

This is the stage I have reached now:

Sunday Stitch School Stitch Sampler

30 more sequins landed on the sampler.

Bookmark

I worked mainly with filling in the white area.

There is no need to comment on this meagre addition to my WIP.

Sunday Stitch School - Revision: Stitches 321 - 325

 Let's review the latest stitches.

321 Cornucopia Chain Stitch

It's a charming and easy stitch.

322 Open Linked Chain Stitch

It looks more complicated than it is.

323 Maltese Cross Stitch

This IS complicated, but once you get used to it, at least it gets EASIER.

324 Raised Spider Chain Stitch

You can choose how much padding you want underneath the spider's web. For a really high dome, use wadding instead of a build-up of thread.

325 Long and Short Stitch

This elegant type of embroidery requires a bit of practice. I am glad I finally added it to the collection of stitches, as it is one of the basic stitches.

Homework:

Let's Sunbonnet Sue illustrate the five stitches.