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| Melissa Shirley cracker |
I finished this stitch on the side using Petite Silk Lame and Neon Rays. I love it!
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| Joseph from the Heartstrings Nativity set |
These figures all come with a stitch guide. I tried the top stitch recommended by the guide. I thought it a bit too fancy for Joseph. I found the bottom one in one of my Canvas Embroidery books. I like it. In fact, the stitch on the green area of the cracker is from a Canvas Embroidery book. There are two volumes with tons of stitches. I use them both all the time.
Stephanie doesn't try new things, said no one ever! I love what you are doing and have the same books. They are great!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Steph, both of them. Love the stitches you're choosing. WHich canvas embelishment books are you talking about, the Jane Zimmerman ones? I love her books - and stitches
ReplyDeleteYes, m'am. Volumes I and II. I love that you can get an idea of how the stitch will look. Those photos of stitched examples is very helpful.
DeleteHi, What's the name of the green stitch? I may need that. Kathy
ReplyDeleteIt's called Large Triple Crossed Stitch. It's the middle one on page 110 of The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Canvas Embroidery, Volume Two, by Jane Zimmerman. I got it at The Needle Works.
DeleteThanks! I have both of her books also, from the needle works too! I've been working on the Nativity Procession Liz stocking. Don't you have one too?
Deletefaboosh! love the stitch you found for joseph!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Looks a little more rugged for a manly man like Joseph.
DeleteSteph, I agree, the second stitch seems more fitting for a man's coat. Your eye for detail is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Lunch soon?
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