TAST Stitch 68 was the Woven Zig Zag Chain Stitch. Looking at the stitch, I could picture a seam of holly leaves.
I thought using waste canvas would help keep my stitches even.
It appeared to be working.
Unfortunately, I failed to line the dark blue line of the canvas up with the seam, as I thought I had done. Removing the waste canvas revealed the zig zag chain stitch above.
So, I pulled the stitches out and tried again, just eyeballing the distance between stitches.
Size 8 green perle cotton was used to create the woven zig zag chain stitch above.
Clusters of 3 red seed beads created holly berries.
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Renee
I really like this stitch. I always just eyeball it. It isn't exactly right, but near enough. The holly berries are a good addition to the stitch.
ReplyDeleteA lovely stitch, and a great way to decorate the seam. I love you colours too!
ReplyDeleteThe combination looks great, and the woven stitch over the chain was a great idea. I guess there are more things to think about with waste canvas than I expected. Thanks for the warning! And the closer look at the seam.
ReplyDeleteOh, I like this one with the red beads.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Really looks like a string of Holly.
ReplyDeleteChristmas is coming!
ReplyDeleteYes, this stitch does look like holly, and with the beads you have the real thing.
Waste canvas can be a great help, but sometimes I find it too bothersome. Here the zig-zag does not need to be P E R F E C T so eyeballing it is absolutely OK.
Adding the lovely red "Holly Berries" is brilliant and adds another dimension to this stitch. Your work is so precise and even. Summer Smiles...<3
ReplyDeleteSeeing your 3 photos of the stitch, I believe your eye-balled version is neater and fuller. The Waste canvas seems to leave the stitch looser.
ReplyDeleteI like the Christmas look.
Thank you, Catherine!
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation of the stitch!
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