The names are fascinating
According to the book, the one on the left is "feathered chain" stitch and the one on the right is "chained feather" stitch. And what about "square boss" stitch [I think I worked for him back in the 80s]
Many stitches have place names - Paris stitch, Cretan Stitch, Madeira work - and my favourite Norwich stitch.
Kirsten and I have agreed that having done all the edges, we will stitch our info panels - then one final swap. We will each end up with the panel with our name on it. At that point these will be turned into our notebook covers. And then we will scratch our heads and plan for our fourth collaborations.
Any ideas about what we will do next?
What a lot of fascinating stitches to try out, almost makes me want to stitch a sampler.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the clear instructions in the book - although there are some stitches I cannot seem to get the hang of. I was in my forties before I mastered making a row of neat French Knots. 🪡🧵🪡
DeleteThey are fascinating! I get in a pickle with thread and yarn. What about getting plain cotton tote bags and making a plan for embroidering those?
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DeleteA wonderful book, so many stitches. Regarding your next collaboration oh my, I am at a loss, but whatever you decide on I applaud you. Regards Sue H
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DeleteWe'll come up with something... we've already started sharing ideas...
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should make a list of "future projects"
DeleteSounds like we'll be collaborating for years to come!
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DeleteThere are so many lovely s titches to learn and use aren't there. My Gran was a prolific embroiderer and taught both my Mum and me the basics, but it's years since I've done anything.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you could swap embroidered, or some kind of sewn patches, with the idea that at the end of the year all the squares (or decided upon shape) could be stitched together to give each of you a front for a cushion cover.
Your stitching is beautiful and inspirational. I love looking at embroidery stitches, but for everyone's sake, I keep a safe distance.
ReplyDeletebtw I was reviewing a book, Of Yellow Shirts and Little Green Men, and while I don't know if funny alien conspiracies are your thing, but this book was really all about Norwich. The author named streets and shops, described routes between landmarks and even dived into a few bits of history. There were intricately detailed descriptions of St Peter Mancroft that I felt I knew it and I've never been anywhere near Norwich. I read it and thought of you, so I thought I'd mention it.
Thank you. St Peter M is a beautiful church right in the centre of the city. I shall check this book out
DeleteMy handstitching is terrible! I will admire yours from afar. lol
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DeleteThis has been a great project for both of you, I am certain you had a lot more fun out of it than you ever imagined at the beginning! JanF
ReplyDeleteIt's far beyond anything I expected
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DeleteSeeing those stitches makes me want to start embroidering after so many years absence. I just need time!
ReplyDeleteSet aside 30 minutes a week and see what happens
DeleteThe book of embroidery stitches sounds lovely. I think the next project could be a crazy patchwork cushion cover. :)
ReplyDeleteThat book looks wonderful with so many beautiful stitches to try. I really admire your embroidery work, Angela. I can manage cross stitching but that's as far as it goes for me. I'm sure whatever you and Kirsten decide to do next will be a lot of fun for both of you. Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteCross stitching is good, because i know where to put the needle! So my lines are straighter, and I think my x stitch work is neater
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