This is my entry for Cretan stitch for the Take a Stitch Tuesday challenge. It was lots of fun, but nothing overly inventive. I am really enjoying seeing what others stitch up.
Most of my sample lines came straight from Sharon’s challenge post on Cretan stitch, but I also saw quite a number of participants stitching leaves, so I thought I’d add one, too.
Once again I’ve done my sample on some handpainted Aida cloth. Aida cloth is just so easy to stitch, so I think I’m going to continue using it for anything that requires a straight line for the sampler and use regular cloth for when I do my more experiment samples. All of the sample lines are done with 3 strands of embroidery floss… I decided I need more mileage out of my floss if I’m going to be able to continue doing my samples through the year.
Comments
Your stitching is so perfect! I have no talent for handstitching, I always end up bleeding on whatever I’m working on because I poke myself with the needle!
OMGoodness I too say your stitches are perfect. they look GREAT...
— Dianne · 3 February 2007, 11:49 · #