I knew it would be another quiet week
so why not try out some stitches
from old, old, instruction sheets.
Monday it was a stitch called Sprat's Head
described as tailor's finishes that could be useful in embroidery.
Tuesday was thanks to Rachael who did a piece of needle weaving.
On the left is a lace filling basically twisted buttonhole.
Next is a knotted buttonhole
and on the right is Ceylon stitch that ends up looking like knitting.
Wednesday is called Sword Edging Stitch
a good cruciform shape.
Then I tried a Portuguese knotted stem stitch
quite nice but time consuming.
Found this
seemed appropriate
There was a time I thought of doing a heraldic type piece
of symbols for my three boys.
Never went anywhere with it.
Saturday was for playing with Siennese stitch
and
on Sunday Crested Chain stitch
a tough, tough stitch that I won't be using again!
Have a nice week.
Portuguese Knotted Stem stitch is one of my favourites - it makes a wonderfully textured line.
ReplyDeleteI like your needle-lace, too - the variegated threads give it a new dimension, don't they!
It's so fun to see all the stitches you are trying. I really like those triangles...the Sprat's Head.
ReplyDeleteI love the ceylon stitch in the variegated thread. It really does look like knitting, doesn't it? You're making me want to stretch my stitching muscles too :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun to make scratchings of scratchings and learning new-to-you stitches. They're lovely.
ReplyDeleteI tend to repeat the same easy stitches in every piece I make, but your testing has given me a 'itch' to try something new. I love the Ceylon stitch!
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