Laced Herringbone stitch is a variety of Herringbone because you lace a line of Herringbone with a thread. It is quick to work and fun, particularly if you use a contrasting thread. Laced Herringbone is one of those stitches where you can use novelty threads and yarns at the lacing stage.
Take a Stitch Tuesday Week 39 Beyond TAST
Twisted Lattice band is great for borders or crazy quilt seams as it creates an attractive band of stitching. You can also work Twisted lattice band row upon row to create an interesting filling. My tip is to pay attention to the foundation rows of double herringbone. Details are in the tutorial. Once again this is one of those stitches where, at the lacing stage, you can use lots of fun of novelty yarns and ribbons.
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 39
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