This week I have stitch that can be used easily in Christmas motifs as it makes berries! It’s called Berry stitch but is also known as double lazy daisy stitch or double detached chain stitch.
It can be worked on any type of fabric and is easy stitch to do and learn making it ideal to propose as part of the challenge in a period when everyone is busy and has ‘to do’ lists miles long. So take a few minutes out for yourself and try a sample of this stitch.
Start by working a single detached chain stitch
You can work it as an isolated stitch, in patterns or substitute it in places where you might want a fatter detached chain stitch. It can be worked close together in a line, or massed.
Since this stitch is made up of two detached chain stitches you need to know how to work detached chain.
A twisted thread, such as pearl or soft cotton, is ideal as it will help hold the shape.
Insert the needle back just above the top of the first chain stitch.
Take the needle through the fabric behind the first chain stitch bringing the point of the needle out a short space below.
With the thread wrapped under the needle point pull the needle through the fabric to make the second chain stitch.
The completed stitch looks like a fat chain stitch.
You can use it as you would detached chain making flower shapes.
As your pattern dictates you can increase or decrease the number of petals in the flower.
You can also work this stitch in two steps the first round of chain stitches being in one weight of thread and the second being in a heavier or slightly textured thread.
Another way of working is to work the first round of detached chain in one colour and the second detached chain in another.
You can also substitute the first chain with an oyster stitch to produce some really interesting results.
Berry stitch worked in two steps in silk ribbon can be very effective.
Once again the challenge is:
For new hands to learn the stitch
Or
If you are an experienced stitcher take the stitch and push it a little further in a creative manner or combine this stitch with one of the stitches already covered in TAST 2012. If you have worked a sample in a previous challenge feel free to post a link in comments as it will inspire people but if you have time do try another sample and do something different and new!
How to join in
Stitch a sample, take a photograph of it, put in online in your blog, flickr site or on stitchin fingers page, swing by here and leave a comment with your full web address so people can visit and see your sample.
Any special rules?
There are no rules but I do have a request, please link back here.
Interesting work will be featured
Each week I will link to interesting samples that participants have stitched order to draw attention to how the stitch is used.
Further information
If you need further information on the challenge a list of stitches covered so far or directions on how to participate please visit the TAST FAQ page.
You can read back through TAST articles by browsing Challenges - Take a Stitch Tuesday category
Other groups and networks
You can also share your explorations with other members on the social network site of your choice. There is a Facebook TAST 2012 page, stitchin fingers group and the flickr TAST site. All these sub groups are set up at request of members
Here’s my weekly post with old berry stitches:
http://fat-quarter.blogspot.nl/2012/12/old-berry-stitches.html
http://princessbubblescreates.blogspot.ca/
I really like this berry stitch! It is new to me but I know I will definitely use it again!
My sample for the berry stitch is here:
http://carrementcrazy2.canalblog.com/archives/2012/12/12/25802384.html
Good morning
Hi Sharon,
I love this stitch. and quite excited to start this stitch[which I have never done before]sampler. the details -
http://jizee6687.wordpress.com/category/tast-2012/50-berry-stitch/
Thank you,
Chitra
I really enjoyed doing berry stitch and had fun while working on this design.
http://latha-mycreations.blogspot.in/2012/12/tast-week-50-berry-stitch.html
Hi Sharon & Friends. My post for the week. lovely stitch!
Thank you all for all!
http://embroiderland.blogspot.com.br/
Hi Sharon,
I’ve been terribly behind, but I’m posting an sample of a new technique that combines the last 3 TAST stitches. I hope to get another example done that includes this week’s Berry stitch by the end of this weekend.
http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/photo/mixed-media-1?context=user
Thanks, Laurel
My weekly sample:
http://playfulstitching.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/berry-stitch/
Beach inspiration for the Berry Stitch
http://j-en-revais.blogspot.com/2012/12/tast-50.html
Dear Sharon;
It is very interesting participate in TAST.
This weeks stich is so simple and i love todo it.
Further i am happy looking for others works too.
Sometimes i wounder about other stitchers how imagination they are having. Thanks dear for the TAST…. and i am happy being a part.
My simple trial is at
http://viji-crafts.blogspot.in/2012/12/tast-berry-stitch.html
I have used this stitch in my first CQ block – now finished!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36140279@N03/8271144969/in/photostream
Barbara
Hi Sharon and all,
what a lovely stitch! Thanks for introducing Berry Stitch. Again I enjoyed to work on my attempt: http://fabricfusion.blogspot.com/2012/12/tast-50-berry-stitch-ooops-i-did-it.html
My thoughts were on calendars and jam when I made my sampler of the Berry stitch:
http://queeniepatch.blogspot.jp/2012/12/tast2012-week-50.html
http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/photo/tast2012-week-50
I can’t believe it is Friday and I have actually completed the stitch of the current week. I have been way behind, but have worked my out of that hole! My stitch is here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/susie_w/ I have certainly enjoyed the process …. even though I seem to have done it on a different time line than most.
SusieW
Double Chain Stitch seems like the best name to me. A nice stitch to do. See my use of it on my December Crazy Quilt Journal Project at http://timeusebybernice.wordpress.com/
Worked berry stitches around last week’s buttonhole eyelet flowers.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/playswithfibers/8273057177/in/photostream
Here is my sample for the berry stitch:
http://dufall.blogspot.com/2012/12/tast-berry-stitch-litteralement-on-peut.htm
Thanks
Sorry, leaves again
http://threads-and-patches.blogspot.com/2012/12/tast-week-50-berry-stitch.html
I used another pece of foam printed – marbeled – background fabric and made berry stitches as buds:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchinwoman/8274222927/in/pool-56846286@N00
I like this one. With this stitch a feel the freedom.
This is useful, and very adaptable!
hello,
here is my application of the berry stitch
http://pierrespapiersciseaux.blogspot.fr/2012/12/tast-50-point-de-groseille.html
Have a nice week.
Just uploaded my berry stitch sample to stitchin fingers:
http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/photo/berrystitch
Enjoy your week!
Hi Sharon – Here is a post of another mixed media project that includes this week’s Berry Stitch.
http://stitchinfingers.ning.com/photo/mixed-media-3?context=user
I experimented with the berry stitch on my Aida sampler. I wrote about the details on my blog:
http://fat-quarter.blogspot.nl/2012/12/berry-stitch.html
The sampler is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28957501@N04/8278030892/
One stitch caught up – only one more to catch up for last year – it has been a great learning experience – thanks Sharon! My Berry stitches:
http://debbies-doings.blogspot.ca/2013/01/tast-2012-week-50.html