Saturday, 25 February 2012

TAST Challenge week 8 - Chain stitch


If I'm honest, I have really struggled with the challenge this week. The stitch was chain stitch which I have used many times before: most recently on the cover of my 2012 diary.


I like chain stitch but I really struggled to think beyond the straight or wiggly lines that are familiar. So here is my attempt - I didn't manage to fill the space but may have another go if inspiration strikes!



I had a go at a few shapes...


and patterns...



I will have to check out everyone else's ideas to see if there's anything else I can use this stitch for.

5 comments:

  1. You do such beautiful neat work. Your lettering is is soooooo neat and even. Just beautiful.

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    1. Thank you, I am trying to become more organic in my stitching as I tend to be drawn towards the regular and geometric.

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  2. I really like what you have sewn. Kathleen

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  3. I got really stuck trying to do chain stitch on my aida fabric. In the end I just did rows on felt. Your stitching on your diary is lovely :)

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    1. I really struggled too - aida is a little too unforgiving! But I am going to stick with the samples in this form and try it out on other materials if I get a chance.

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