Long time no posts then 2 in quick succession! The thoughts I aired last time about my current path of enquiry, might seem a little controversial, and so I stitched the petal of a honeysuckle to help show more clearly what I am trying to explore. Borage continued The Borage petals didn’t need any stem stitching in the end, and I can also see historic examples where that is the case for this particular flower. I found this way of working meant I was able to greatly exaggerate the curves of the petals without the ‘restriction’ of a chain stitch foundation: So as you can see, sewing directly didn’t mean that the shape ended up jagged and uneven, on the contrary, I can see on historic examples that this treatment of petal edges added textural variety to certain motifs on larger pieces. Later, I gave the Borage some little green ladder stitch leaflets, with a central detached chain. I used the ladder stitch technique in Sweet Bags. I think it is a lot easier to understand than anything else I have seen on this stitch and the author explains it is exactly how the Elizabethan’s produced theirs. The Borage however, is in trouble: As you can see, I exaggerated one of the petals so much I forgot it would get in the way of the leaflet. Oh dear, well never mind, time for some quick thinking. That resulted in a decision to make a leaflet tip above the petal as well. Can’t say I’ve seen an historic example (as yet) that tried that little trick !! The middle alas, is coming out! (and maybe the leaflets will too because it was very late when I selected that particular green..). You know, if the petals weren’t so neat, then maybe I could rip the whole thing out. Trouble is, it’s grown on me, so I’ve decided to take out the row of white and maybe do something 3-d?? Honeysuckle Anyway, then I made a ‘direct’ honeysuckle, in the same way: Below you can clearly see how DBH always forms slightly higher on one side, until you get to the end and mysteriously it ‘beds down’ as it should. This is a pretty loose cording row I’ve taken here and right at the end of, is my first stitch. As the shape is increasing at this juncture, my first stitch is taken into the ‘little leg’ of that row. Increasing outwards like this, in an arc, means you always end up taking the first stitch outside the first loop space, especially as its leading up to forming a horizontal line of stitches. The picture below is interesting and I’ll talk about that more in the future. But for now, if you can see in there (?), the two horizontal bars at the very end of the row represent a M1 increase in DBH lingo. The lower bar is actually the end of the return row on the previous row and the other one is the ‘little leg’ (non-loop space) of this side of the work. Altogether it means I increased one stitch each side on that row. Oh, and here are the ‘little legs’ I mentioned last time. They are much more apparent now as I learnt to keep my work much looser than I used to. Result was, it was very easy to stem stitch into each pair. Below is the first side almost completed. I’d like to draw your attention to the first stitch on each row, after the stem stitch. See how it is quite vertical and there is no evidence of ‘wrapping’ the thread round anything, which could ‘possibly’ add bulk to those inner regions. I have compared this characteristic to historic pieces and there are, in my view, clear similarities. In fact, the main reason I decided to try out this new way of working was because I kept seeing a particular treatment of the surrounding shape that made me very curious as to its basis. This means the overall effect might be considered (perhaps), comparatively ‘crisp’ (?)… Below you can see I have finished both sides. The tops of the two outer sections are left un-stem stitched and this is what I can see happening on the historic example that this motif is based on. Now the picture below is quite interesting. If you peer at the central spear you can see it tapers down to a single detached chain stitch. I haven’t yet worked out exactly the procedure they used on this section in olden days, but I can see on every piece of historic embroidery (virtually) that I look at, that the points are finished in a particular ‘set way’, that ends with a solitary, detached chain stitch. I’m not quite there yet and as you can see, near the end of my tip is (horror of horrors) a lump! Also notice the sides of the spear and how flat the whole thing is. In my view, a foundation of reversed chain produces an elevation of the inner stitches. To my eyes, this elevation is apparent in reproduction pieces but is not in historic pieces. So, it might be said that this ‘version’ of stitching directly and stem stitching afterwards keeps the work very flat. The other thing that I keep noticing about historic pieces is that the outermost edge is slightly higher than anything else across the DBH landscape. This means that at certain angles it catches the light. When there is a foundation of standard chain stitch and particularly reversed chain (which is thicker) in modern pieces, this outer edge is not so apparent and the holes inside chain stitches seem much larger by comparison. To back-up my personal ‘theory’ as to this being an valid alternative way of working – that might possibly have been more prevalent that we know – I have seen one piece of unfinished DBH work, where there is no foundation chain made and the stitching was being done directly, in this side to side manner. The piece is of a bird however, and I know that birds were stitched directly in this way. The other piece of evidence I have is a picture of the back of a completed coif, where a strawberry has been completed in small running stitches for the DBH. The back of this honeysuckle also looks like small running stitches. Very soon I will tell you more about this little fellow !!! Really must dash ! Technorati Tags: Borage,Honeysuckle,detached buttonhole
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St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, and I thought a little design to celebrate would be in order. This co-ordinates with the Thistle Stitching Accessories set I made for St. Andrew's day, but I have restrained myself and kept it to just the biscornu and fob this time - at least for this freebie! I've chosen both a subdued "antique" and a "bright" colourway for this design. It is currently being model stitched by a very kind volunteer, so I don't have pictures yet. Like most of my biscornu designs, it only uses three colours, which makes coming up with your own colour scheme really easy :o) There are two alternatives for the back of the design - one for Ireland, and one for Luck! There's a matching fob with this design too, included in the chart pack! If you would like a copy of the chart, please comment below and leave an email address unless yours is visible in your blog profile. Some people ask for charts but I have no way of getting them to them :o( Charts are sent in PDF format. If you do stitch this design, I'd love to see the finished article - and there will be a prize for any I show on my blog! Although there is no charge for this chart, a donation to the MS Trust for this chart would be appreciated. Pennies will do - and you can make payment via the link in my sidebar or by clicking here There is no obligation to make a donation - you will be sent the chart whether or not you choose to make a donation, as I appreciate that some people are not in a financial position to do so. This pattern is offered for personal, non-commercial use only. Items made from this pattern may be sold on a small scale basis such as on Etsy or at craft sales. Sales for charity are positively encouraged! This pattern and the text and photos contained within, may not be copied or reproduced for any purpose other than personal use. Please direct people to this blog rather than forwarding the pattern, thank you! Copyright 2010 N M Wray
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Good morning! I finished up a lot of pieces for Kimberly at Fat Quarter shop and here they are! First up .. the bonus chart that comes with our Proud To Be An American chart .. "Stars and Stripes" I had seen a couple of our "Tiered Tray Tidbits" finished on the back of these Hobby Lobby trucks and I knew I had one in the basement that Kimberly and Denise had sent me last year when the stores here were still closed .. So it was perfect for this Tidbit. I used Chelsea's checks and added a couple gingham stars to the sides . Super easy finish ! This is one of Fat Quarter shops Stitch Quarterly designs Fresh Cut .. I finished the model with the same round piece from Hobby Lobby .. I added a burlap bow and covered button . Sail Away .. Fat Quarter shops Stitch Maynia piece . I fouind the blue arched piece at Hobby Lobby . I also found the sailboat in the clearance aisle .. It was on a board with 2 other nautical wood pieces and I pried it off the board to add to the bow I made with burlap .. rope .. and a patriotic stripe . Priscilla's Pretty Plaids in red/ white is the fabric I used. Home .. I used a wood mason jar cutout from Scarlet Sky designs on Etsy ,, I used our Housewives Stitching Stripes for the backgrounds. I added a bow with 3 different kinds of ribbon and added a star to the top . Sew Blessed .. I used a black paddle from the Spring section at Hobby Lobby . Priscilla's Pretty PLaids in Red /white . I added a bow to the top that I used a vintage thread spool that I wrapped bakers twine around and glued in the center of the bow . Lori Holt Stitchy Stars .. finished on a paddle from Stitch, etc. on facebook . I added Chelsea's Checks and a bow of patriotic ribbon with a gingham star on top Home Sweet Home .. finished on this enamel sign from the Spring section at Hobby Lobby .. I added daisy trim to the bottom and daisies to the top . Another Stitch Quarterly finished in this tobacco basket from Michael's . I added a burlap bow with a velvet pumpkin on top . and here they all are together ! Thanks so much for stopping by! Our Etsy shop Full of crafty and decorative items! Fat Quarter Shop f you would like to see what I am up to everyday join me on Instagram and my Facebook page ! I do post on both almost everyday ..Links to my Facebook page , Instagram and Pinterest are in the sidebar .. Hope to see you there ! :)
