The central block is stitched using slanted gobelin stitch with scotch stitch filling the corners. As this cotton was very fine, I had to double up to get the finish I wanted.
The centre of the flowers are worked in smyrna stitch.
This is the first time I have done rhodes hearts and it took me ages to get the first one positioned correctly. However, once it was in place, I really enjoyed stitching these.
This block is stitched using bargello stitch and again I used double thickness thread.
If I was to do this again, I would use a smaller count canvas. I am trying to use up what I have stashed away so I am making allowances. This means I am going to run out of some of the threads so for the rest of the piece I will add some DMC floss. I have ordered some perle cotton from Stef Francis for stitching some of the blocks. This is going to be a truly experiemental block.
I am hoping to make more headway tomorrow.
2 comments:
Your stitching is looking really good. I like to vary from cross stitch occasionally an try other needlework.... I think I might sort some out again!!!
You get so much done. Lovely variety of stitches. I've only done a little cross stitch but now I'm tempted to try some different stitches.
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