Tuesday, 3 November 2015

TAST Week Seventeen: Crossed Buttonhole Stitch

Week seventeen of the TAST Challenge hosted by Sharon Boggon at Pin Tangle  is crossed buttonhole stitch.  Sharon has posted a wonderful tutorial on how to work this stitch together with some variations and lovely examples for inspiration.

I had never worked this stitch before and was keen to learn how to work it.

I practised the stitch on my sampler in a red variegated silk thread and I love how it looks.

I can see that it is a stitch that I am going to use in future projects.  That is what is so wonderful about taking part in the TAST Challenge.... you are adding lots of new stitches to your embroidery repertoire.
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18 comments:

  1. Kunzfrau3 November 2015 at 15:01

    I am continually impressed by your embroidery. So even today!

    Marion

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    1. Christine B4 November 2015 at 02:52

      Thank you Marion! It is really nice to add some new stitches to the ones I already know! Christine x

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  2. the girlfriend gap3 November 2015 at 15:15

    Looks pretty Christine. You have a large variety of thread to stitch with. Do you have a plan for your sampler? I think I need to get my granddaughter on to these stitches she loves to use needle and thread. We would both learn a thing or two along the way. Janita

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    1. Christine B4 November 2015 at 02:53

      Thank you Janita! I don't really have a plan, i just add the latest stitch where I think it will look pretty! It is fun learning the new stitches! Christine x

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  3. Lynda3 November 2015 at 16:06

    It looks lovely Christine - really crisp!

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    1. Christine B4 November 2015 at 02:54

      Thank you Lynda! I enjoyed learning this new stitch! Christine x

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  4. Linda3 November 2015 at 21:41

    Such eye candy on your blog. I love your sampler!

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    1. Christine B4 November 2015 at 02:55

      Thank you Linda! You are too kind!! I am enjoying stitching the sampler... it is fun learning the new stitches! Christine x

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  5. Magpie's Mumblings3 November 2015 at 23:38

    I have done this stitch before but had forgotten about it. Nice to have a reminder. Thanks!

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    1. Christine B4 November 2015 at 02:56

      Thank you Mary Anne! I liked learning this new stitch and I like the look of it too! Christine x

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  6. Dawn4 November 2015 at 03:24

    I've never come across that stitch, how good is the internet for learning new techniques. I'm sure that stitch will come in very handy on your lovely Crazy Patchwork Blocks xxx

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    1. Christine B4 November 2015 at 11:49

      I hadn't heard of it before either Dawn! It will certainly come in useful! Christine x

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  7. Baa. xxx4 November 2015 at 09:48

    Your sampler is looking beautiful with all the stitches on it.

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    1. Christine B4 November 2015 at 11:50

      Thank you! It is really fun to learn new stitches and I am pleased with the sampler! Christine x

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  8. Steffi4 November 2015 at 10:16

    Das wird ein toller Sampler, die Stiche sind fantastisch schön!
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B4 November 2015 at 11:50

      Thank you Steffi! I am really pleased with it and learning the new stitches is great fun! Christine x

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  9. chitra4 November 2015 at 16:21

    very lovely stitching.

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    1. Christine B4 November 2015 at 22:00

      Thank you! It is a lot of fun learning the new stitches! Christine x

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