Once I did small samples of both open and closed Cretan Stitch, I was compelled to attempt something organic. Looking at various examples on the internet was so inspiring, and discussions of this stitch always mentioned leaves. So, I sketched then I stitched. Here are my first attempts on my doodle cloth.
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| I need practice, and/or possibly just different fabric, to do a better job spacing my stitches on the leaf. (click to enlarge) I started on the left, can you tell? ;) |
Happy Stitching!
Gail
I like your leaf.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is perfect..I can not believe for the first time you are soooo good.
ReplyDeleteKAthy
Your leaf is looking good!
ReplyDeleteAnita.
your leaf is looking good - and yes, one can just about make out where you started from i think
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments! I can see where I put the leaf down for a couple hours and came back to it -- I felt so much more at ease stitching the second time and I think the plait down the middle looks more uniform. So useful a stitch!
ReplyDeleteyour leaf is perfect, and your stitch so regulat !
ReplyDeleteVERY nice. LOVE your leaf - beautifully done!
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