Chinese Cross Stitch is an unusual form of what is commonly known as cross stitch. This stitch works up into a very useful filling or border, looks great as a decorative surface stitch on even weave fabrics, and is extremely simple to work.
Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 43 Beyond TAST
Knotted Cretan stitch, is another interesting stitch – particularly if you use it to represent organic designs. It is a textured stitch that follows a curved line well. And yet, because it is based on Cretan stitch, you can do a lot with it! As usual, follow the link to Knotted Cretan stitch for a tutorial and ideas on how you might use it.
If you are new to hand embroidery the challenge is to learn the stitch and share what you have learned. If you are an experienced embroiderer, enjoy Beyond TAST and give your work a modern twist. And of course, share it online so beginners can see what can be done with a little imagination.
If you are looking for past TAST stitch challenges the archives are in the Take a Stitch Tuesday category
Where to Share
So the idea is to stitch a sample, photograph it, share it in the Take a Stitch Tuesday facebook group, or use the hashtags #TASTembroidery and #PintangleTAST on Instagram.
If you need more information the challenge guidelines are on the TAST FAQ page.
I hope you enjoy both these stitches for Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 43
My book for creative stitchers
If you enjoy my site you will gain real value from my book: Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery: Visual Guide to 120 Essential Stitches for Stunning Designs
Feeling stale? Wondering how to add sparkle to your embroidery? I have aimed Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery to be suitable for both beginners and seasoned embroiderers. It introduces techniques to encourage your creative interpretations of stitches. I guide you towards discovering play-points in your embroidery by varying the height and width; by stacking stitches; or by filling multiple rows with the same stitch. With creative variations and demonstrations of tiny tweaks, You will be ready to head off down your own creative path and, of course, illustrated with plenty of eye candy!
