Yesterday, I finally took the plunge and started having a go at this month stitch for Sharon B's stitch explorer. It is trellis and spiral trellis which I have never tried before. It looked really difficult just looking at the examples, but as always, the reality is not always as bad.Saying that, I am not that happy with the flat trellis stitch, but I am beginning to have fun with the raised stitches.
The white button I attached and them worked the trellis stitch using Paterna Persian tapestry wool around it until it was almost all enclosed. The purple patterned button was attached in the middle of a completed "chimney" of trellis stitch. I used anchor tapestry wool for this one.
The white button I attached and them worked the trellis stitch using Paterna Persian tapestry wool around it until it was almost all enclosed. The purple patterned button was attached in the middle of a completed "chimney" of trellis stitch. I used anchor tapestry wool for this one.
The triangle was worked using a bouble sort of thread, and as I decreased the stitches quite quickly it is quite flat. I imagine in theory, you should be able to stitch a pyramid.
The effect of the circles seems to change with the size. I really love the little one, it is quite like a ball. Both of these were stitched in anchor tapestry wool.
I am going to work on this some more next week. I want to get some other types of thread to use and some beads. I'm not going to be able to get these before Friday, so I will have to concentrate on something else in the meantime.
10 comments:
Good grief..you must have a wonderful imagination to be able to picture what to do with them all! They are fantastic but when I look at them I freeze...just like in maths at school hehe. They really are amazing and you must be pleased with them...I dont know how you do it...I am not worthy hehe ;-(
I did try flat trellis and keep meaning to go back and try more variations. I like your spiral one - those circles are great.
your braver than I am let me tell you. Special stitches like that scare me to no end. Very nicely done for sure.
What a lovely postie you have. Mine only brings me bills! The colours are gorgeous. Your "fancy" stitching is looking good. Those sorts of stitches are always fun.
That does look difficult, but your finished result is great.
Glad you got some happy mail!
I love all of your stitches! They really give a nice dimension to the card!
Love the colours of the new threads - the project sounds really interesting, can't wait to see what you do. :0)
Like the different effects you've got on that piece - could see that being used to great effect to stitch a 3-D garden...... though I'm not brave enough to attempt it. :0)
Looks like fun exploring those stitches.
Your biscornu came out great. Jutst a suggestion... maybe stuffed a little fuller next time... I think that always enhances the look.
Annie-I thought the same too. In the instructions for making uo, it advised not to overstuff as it made attaching the button difficult, but I think I would want to stuff the next one fuller.
Oh what lovely post you got. I love all the colours, can't wait to see what you do with them.
The little ball is my favourite. I would not have a clue where to start with stitches like this. Like the purple fabric too.
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