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TAST #10: Running Stitch
Last night I laughed at myself. I skipped this stitch, because I could not think of how to incorporate it into my current projects. Then, as I looked at the last few details to add to my CQJP 2014 April block (yes, I am WAY behind), I realized I had already added a running stitch! The flight path of the dragonfly. I use this stitch as a flight path for dragonflies, butterflies, and bees.
TAST #12: Barred and Alternating Barred Chain (I only have the alternating shown here)
I stitched the Alternating Barred Chain with a single strand of blue variegated EdMar rayon floss.TAST #30: Cast On Stitch
After embellishing the seam with the Alternating Barred Chain Stitch, I added cast on stitches with yellow variegated cotton floss. Next, I added tiny blue Mill Hill Petite Glass Seed Beads to the center. (I discovered The Button Emporium in Portland, Oregon a few weeks ago. I did not get many buttons, but I did add a few lovely trims, silk ribbon, and Mill Hill beads to my stash!)Thank you for stopping by!
Renee
9 comments:
Running stitch is great for a flight path. I like the cast on stitches at you alternating barred chain stitch.
The Running Stitch might be too 'simple' to take seriously but it does add a lot of movement to the dragonfly.
Combining Alternating Barred Chain stitch with Cast on flowers was a smart move.
Keep up the good work.
Very pretty - you have such good ideas.
Beautiful stitches - love, love embroidery. :) blessings, marlene
Thank you! The seam with the cast on stitches is pretty similar to one of Sharon's examples for the alternating barred chain stitch. :)
Thank you! I did not think I was going to be creative enough to use the Running Stitch, so it made me laugh when I used it without thinking about it. ;)
The idea of the cast flowers came from one of the seams Sharon B. worked. I loved the combination!
Thank you! For whatever reason, this block feels like a struggle to complete. So, I appreciate your comment all the more. :)
Thank you so much!
Lovely seams and stitches. Those Cast-ons are gorgeous.
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