I always encourage embroiderers to experiment with different threads and this week’s stitch is an ideal example of why. For Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 37, the stitch is Raised Cross Stitch Flower. You will benefit if you explore this stitch a little, by using different types of thread. If you have threads or even fine knitting yarns that you look at and wonder how you will use them, try them out on this stitch!
So, go digging in your stash and haul out threads you might like to experiment with. For example, those that are a bit bulky or a bit cord or braid-like — have fun! You can use threads such as silk ribbon, chainette, fine metallic braids, and many novelty threads come to life when you use Raised Cross Stitch Flower. By the way, if you are looking for thread variety, check out my Thread Twisties in the Pintangle shop. In the Raised Cross Stitch Flower tutorial I share some examples of this stitch worked in different threads. Take a look, as I hope it will give you a few ideas.
Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 37 Beyond TAST
Woven Trellis Stitch stitch looks fussy and complicated at first, but it is actually so much fun to stitch. You can very easily make great flowers from this stitch or give it a contemporary twist by not working it square. Woven Trellis Stitch, scattered and worked irregularly over the surface, with uneven arms, will give you an interesting texture.
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 Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 37
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!
