Tuesday, 27 October 2015

TAST Week Sixteen: Wheatear Stitch

Week sixteen of the TAST Challenge hosted by Sharon Boggon at Pin Tangle  is wheatear stitch.   As usual, Sharon has posted a wonderful tutorial on how to work this stitch.

I have added some examples to my sampler using some variegated pearl cotton thread.  I started by working a couple of rows of stitches side by side and then to alter the look on the sampler I also added some individual stitches too.

I haven't worked this stitch much before and I found it took a little while to get into a rhythm with it but, it is a pretty addition to the overall sampler.

The only other example I can show you is from this little Autumn scene that I drew and then stitched.  I used the wheatear stitch to embroider an ear of wheat! 

This little hoop is currently hanging in my hall with some other Autumn decorations.


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  1. Anonymous27 October 2015 at 11:32

    Hi Christine ,wow I am loving these stitches ,I haven't heard of them before,well done my friend xx

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    1. Christine B27 October 2015 at 18:13

      Thank you Shez! I haven't used this stitch very often myself. That is what I am really enjoying about this challenge... learning new stitches! Christine x

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  2. Magpie's Mumblings27 October 2015 at 14:03

    Wheat ear stitch to create wheat - perfect!!

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    1. Christine B27 October 2015 at 18:14

      Exactly what I thought Mary Anne! Christine x

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  3. FlashinScissors27 October 2015 at 14:52

    Hi Christine, you have been very busy! I like that Glove Stitch, now to see if I can find a tutorial somewhere!
    Barbara xx

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    1. FlashinScissors27 October 2015 at 14:55

      Whoops, I'm on the wrong post, Your TAST sampler looks lovely! Did you have an idea for your layout before you started? Barbara xx

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    2. Christine B27 October 2015 at 18:18

      Thank you Barbara! It is not a difficult stitch. I am sure if you 'google it' you will find a tutorial! As regards the sampler, I didn't have a plan.... I just add the next stitch where I think it will look nice! Christine x

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  4. Unknown27 October 2015 at 19:19

    Fantastic stitches , I love your work .
    Dearest greetings Sandra

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  5. Monika Kunstnadel27 October 2015 at 19:44

    Liebe Chrostine,
    das ist ein schöner Stich. Sieht super aus. Danke für den Link zu dem Tutorial. Da schau ich immer gerne vorbei.
    dein Herbstbild gefällt mir sehr.
    Liebe Grüße
    Monika

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    1. Christine B27 October 2015 at 23:35

      Thank you Monika! It is always nice to learn some new stitches so I am glad you found the link useful! Christine x

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  6. Steffi28 October 2015 at 07:39

    Liebe Christine,
    wunderschön, ich liebe deine Sticheleien sehr!
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B28 October 2015 at 10:36

      Thank you Steffi! Fun to practice different stitches! Christine x

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  7. liniecat28 October 2015 at 10:58

    How on earth have I missed knowing about this stitch!
    Off to practise it this very afternoon lol Love it in variegated thread too and what a great tutorial that is!

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    1. Christine B28 October 2015 at 14:11

      Hello Lyn! It is a very useful stitch and pretty too! Glad the link to the tutorial came in useful! Christine x

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  8. Sheila28 October 2015 at 12:12

    I had never heard of this stitch but must give it a try , it is so pretty and I can see it would be a valuable stitch to know . Your sampler is beautiful ! Also love the little fall stitchery .

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    1. Christine B28 October 2015 at 14:12

      Hi Sheila! It is a very useful stitch and can be made to look very different depending on how long and how angled you make the straight stitches! Christine x

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  9. Christine B28 October 2015 at 20:04

    Thank you Gina! xx

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  10. Janet Pring28 October 2015 at 21:48

    This looks like a very useful stitch - very good for little flowery scenes.

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    1. Christine B29 October 2015 at 10:06

      Thank you Janet! It is a very useful stitch! Chrissie xx

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  11. Renee29 October 2015 at 15:44

    Beautiful stitching, as always! I do envy your ability to sketch such fun designs. Your new Autumn decor is fabulous!

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    1. Christine B29 October 2015 at 20:39

      Thank you Renee! I enjoy sketching simple things and they are great to stitch afterwards! Christine x

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  12. Linda31 October 2015 at 17:13

    I bet your house looks lovely in the fall, with your beautiful creations adorning the walls. :)

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    1. Christine B1 November 2015 at 15:27

      Thank you Linda! I love changing the decorations to coincide with the seasons.... I have lots of quilts to use!! Christine x

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  13. Sheryl31 October 2015 at 18:52

    more pretty stitches Christine, I like the thread colour of the wheatear stitch and the sampler is looking lovely.

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    1. Christine B1 November 2015 at 15:28

      Thank you Sheryl! I love stitching with the variegated threads, they make the line of stitches so much more interesting! Christine x

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  14. Cathy 1 November 2015 at 00:23

    Pretty stitching! I always enjoy seeing what you're working on, Christine!
    Cathy

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    1. Christine B1 November 2015 at 15:28

      Thank you Cathy! Hope you enjoyed a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  15. Helen Philipps2 November 2015 at 16:50

    Beautiful embroidery, Christine. I love your wheat ear stitches, and the actual wheat ears you used them for in your sweet embroidery. I love using variegated threads too...they look lovely here, very pretty.
    Happy November!
    Helen xox

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    1. Christine B2 November 2015 at 18:25

      Thank you Helen and a happy November to you too! Christine x

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