Before I added the new stitch to the sampler, I drew an outline of the area I am going to fill with stitches and, as I did with my last sampler, I embroidered the outline using a variegated cotton floss and the stem stitch.
The buttonholed cable chain stitch is worked in two parts. The first is a line of cable chain stitches which I stitched using a pale apricot perle cotton (8). I forgot to take a photo of my cable chain stitches this time round so, this photo is from when I stitched a row as an earlier TAST stitch.
The second is the buttonholing of the chain stitches which I did using my preferred variegated fine silk thread in a orangey-red tone.
When the buttonhole stitches have been added all that you can see of the cable chain stitch underneath are the joining stitches between the 'links' of the chain. I have decided on a design for the new sampler but, you'll have to wait until I have added a few different stitches before it will be apparent!
I perfectly understand you couldn't resist to start a new one ;-) This first stitch is amazing... it just looks like the finest thing! I'm glad you carry on with working on your embroidery samplers, they are just beautiful! Have a nice weekend! Ariadna.
ReplyDeleteI loved your last sampler, I am looking forward to seeing how this one develops.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda! I am pleased to have started another one.... love learning these pretty stitches! Christine x
DeleteYay I know you're dying to fill in this new sampler. I love that stitch - it actually reminds me of a crochet stitch.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a sweet stitch; it looks really small. I think you're very talented to get such tiny stitches so beautifully even. A great start to the new sampler.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Christine,
ReplyDeletedas ist ja ein sehr schöner Stich, den muss ich unbedingt mal ausprobieren, eine tolle Wirkung mit zwei Garnfarben.
Liebe Grüße
Uta
Hi Christine you are amazing,I love your samplers,can't wait to see.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be so pretty Christine, your stitching is awesome.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Christine,
ReplyDeletedas ist ein wunder- wunderschöner Stickstich, gefällt mir unheimlich gut!
Liebe Grüße
Steffi
Na das wird wieder spannend!
ReplyDeleteGruß Marion
It's always fun to start something new, isn't it? I enjoy seeing your beautiful stitching and in the process, I learn about stitches I've never seen before. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCathy
I am so happy you decided to take the plunge and start a new sampler . This stitch is lovely 😊
ReplyDeleteYour buttonhole stitches are perfection! I'm looking forward to seeing your new design--you teaser!!
ReplyDeleteThis sampler is going to be just as pretty as your last one Chrisitne! Loved seeing these gorgoeus new stitches. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHelen xox
Woohoo! Another sampler! So glad you decided to carry on and do another.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely sampler start, love this stitch and the pretty thread you use.
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