I’ve had more time to play this week. The tree was stitched with 2 DMC perle 8 threads simultaneously, for the trunk and branches.
The branches are also Sheaf stitched but I very loosely laid them and banded them close to the top of the trunk. The fronds? were done with DMC variegated thread.
My version of wheat using Sheaf stitch instead of Wheatear and using 3 strands of DMC
Top row left- 8 ply wool. Right-pink chenille which I found passed through the cotton toweling very well. I expected it to disintegrate.
Yellow DMC perle 8
Because the chenille behaved so well I made a dragonfly. On the right is a spider using a single grey metallic thread
Brown velvet ribbon couched with a fine cotton.
Purple Mill Hill beads -not a good example and I needed Nymo thread for the fine holed beads,. and lastly pink crochet thread with beads.
This seam is part of a block for the Crazy Quilting Journal Project as well as Tast 3
3 strands of DMC, loosely bound, combined with fly stitches, beads, Fargo roses and a few Detached Chains.
Though we are well on the way through the year with Tast 3, there is always the option to join in and learn from past work. If you are interested you can find all the information at http://pintangle.com/tast-faq/ Newbies and advanced embroiders are always welcome.
I am always amazed at your creativity; the trees you have made with linked double chain and sheaf stitch, they are great!
My busy ‘holiday’ has not given me much time to be creative and I am looking forward to ‘slow life’ once again.
By: Queeniepatch on August 29, 2012
at 5:39 pm
Thank you Queenie. Holidays don’t come often so enjoy yours while you can, You will be relaxed and fresh for your catch-ups soon.
By: Maureen on August 30, 2012
at 7:01 am
It looks like you really had fun with this! So creative and varied. Very impressive!
By: Julie on August 30, 2012
at 8:16 am
I had some time to play Julie so it was fun.
By: Maureen on August 30, 2012
at 8:19 am
OH! There are too many wonderful examples here!!! Bugs, trees, flowers, oh my! Wonderful!
By: Faith on August 31, 2012
at 2:03 pm
Thank you Faith.
By: crazyqstitcher on September 13, 2012
at 3:37 am
simply beautiful stitching – like a breath of fresh air 🙂
By: kippyssomature on September 9, 2012
at 7:48 am
Thank you for that lovely compliment
By: crazyqstitcher on September 13, 2012
at 3:37 am
I love your tree Maureen, you always stitch beautiful tree’s (I still have mine, pride and joy)…..
By: Sandie Edwards on September 10, 2012
at 3:42 pm
I enjoy stitching or seeing trees, Sandie.
By: crazyqstitcher on September 13, 2012
at 3:32 am
Love the tree trunk and the bugs.beautiful stitching and ideas Maureen,well done!
I’ve finished the block for the CQ which I’d told you about, working different seam treatment samplers now,will show it to you soon.
By: Anita on September 16, 2012
at 9:36 pm