The first stitch introduced through the new round of Take a Stitch Tuesday (TAST) was the running stitch.
I worked the stitch as a flight path for a butterfly on the crazy quilted messenger bag I am making.
I woke up at 4:30 this morning and could not get back to sleep, so I checked my emails and learned the buttonhole stitch was introduced for TAST. Then, I picked up a quilt block to finish securing the applique and pondered how I should use the stitch this week. I think it took me 5 minutes to realize I was sewing the applique onto the block with the buttonhole stitch. (I blame it on not finishing my first cup of coffee!)
Today, I added this seam to my messenger bag. It includes a buttonhole stitch with detached chain stitched leaves and French knot flowers.
Thank you for visiting!
-Renee
This year there is also Beyond TAST for those that have completed TAST in the past or those familiar with the basic embroidery stitches. Those participating in Beyond TAST are encouraged to explore the stitches in more depth. Some of the work already shared on the TAST Facebook group has been incredible.
6 comments:
Lovely work per usual.
I am hoping to start TAST soon. Was able to do a tiny bit of stitching yesterday.
Great stitches. Kinda funny that you were using it without knowing you were using it haha.
I am always intrigued with how you use simple stitches to make such intricate seam treatments. Fun, fun, fun! <3
As I predicted, I totally stole the butterfly and running stitch path for my first CQJP seam, too. =) I think I am not stealing your buttonhole flowers ... this time. LOL You are so organized and great at rotating through your projects!
Both buttonhole and running stitches are so versatile and we do end up using them a lot, and sometimes without being conscious of it. I like the fence!
The perfect usage for the two first TAST stitches!
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