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Thursday, January 19, 2012

TAST: Week 3 - Feather Stitch

Here's what I've been stitching for TAST

Feather stitch and long arm feather stitch on the left in pink and pale green

Double feather stitch on the left in dark green

Closed feather stitch in pink and light green in the spiral

I also used the feather stitch to create a leaf shape and fern in the dark green

I really like the double stitch, and how it looks like seaweed.


I've been having fun practicing my embroidery stitches.

I wonder which stitch we'll do next week?


Hope you're having fun stitching too.

Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
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40 comments:

  1. GinaJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Got mine done last night too! You've got some nice variations here. I pretty much stayed with the basics this time.

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  2. SuztatsJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Thanks Gina! I'll pop over to see yours.
    Hugs

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  3. FoxJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Love the colours in this. Very pretty.
    Fox ; )

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  4. shirleyJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Still plodding away with mine, but yours are good examples of the stitch. I have used this for seaweed and also corals in some of my reef embroideries. This is a good stitch for trailing stems too

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  5. RaphaelaJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Interesting stitching. Like your spiral.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Nice work! I especially like how you stitched a spiral with the closed feather stitch.

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  7. SuztatsJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Thanks, Fox! :-)

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  8. SuztatsJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    That's good to know, Shirley. Thanks. I look forward to seeing your stitching.
    Hugs

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  9. SuztatsJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Thanks Raphaela, it was fun doing the spiral. Such a shame I ran out of room.
    Hug

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  10. SuztatsJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks Kathy. Your card looks very special with your stitching!

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  11. libbyquilterJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    nice examples of what can be done with this stitch. that dark leaf is really cool and has got me to thinking . . . i have a project that i may be able to use that in . . .

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  12. Mosaic MagpieJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    A great looking stitch presented in such a fun way!
    Deb

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  13. SuztatsJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Hey Libbyquilter, thanks for your visit and comment. Isn't it wonderful that we have blogland to spread and share ideas? I've used the leaf pattern on my colour theory course stitching, too. It's fun. I'd love to see what you do with it.....
    Hugs

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  14. SuztatsJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Thanks, Deb. It was fun to do!

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  15. ValerieLJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Great sampler. Good variation of the stitch.

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  16. KarenJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    you are using such pretty colours in these....they are gorgeous.

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  17. SuztatsJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks ValerieL!

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  18. SandyJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    The spiral is incredible. Thanks for commenting on my blog.

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  19. jenclairJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I love the sea weed effect the feather stitch creates! Don't you hate waiting for the next stitch?

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  20. SuztatsJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks, Karen. I thought I needed some nice mediums and darks to show up on the cream base, and for a little contrast. I've found I really like that colour scheme of cream, pinks and greens. It reminds me of spring, but without being too pastel. Happy stitches to you...

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  21. SuztatsJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Thanks so much Sandy for your comment.

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  22. SuztatsJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    I do, Jenclair! I feel, once I've completed one stitch, that I'm on a roll and ready for a new challenge. It might be nice to have the option of more stitches at a time. But then, there might not be any cooking or housework getting done around here....:-0........

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  23. IsabelleJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    very cute, I love the colors

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  24. My Creative House January 21, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Your feather stitches are so beautifully made dear Suz, have a nice weekend.
    Hugs Anni

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  25. JillayneJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    I love that double stitch too and I agree about the seaweed. Sounds like you're really enjoying your TASTs - beautiful stitching!

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  26. SuztatsJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Thank you Isabelle.

    Anni, thank you so much! Hope you're happy stitching this weekend, too.

    I am enjoying TAST, Jillayne. I have an embroidery stitch bible, but I wasn't stitching with it--just reading it. TAST gives me the push I need to get stitching.
    Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs

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  27. EmmaJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    These are great! Lovely fern & seaweed shapes.

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  28. Connie Eyberg OriginalsJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Nice examples! I really like the black mixed in with the softer colors. It adds such drama.

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  29. SuztatsJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Thanks Connie. That dark thread does look black, although it's really a dark green. Hmmm, black would look pretty good though......

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  30. SuztatsJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Thanks Emma. Once I got the rhythm of the stitch, I had some fun playing. ;-)

    hugs

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  31. Judy S.January 21, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Love that long arm feather, kind of looks like a fish in amonst the seaweed. Also like your spiral. That closed version took me a bit to find my rhythm with it. I too wonder what's next!

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  32. SuztatsJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks Judy. I just saw a pic of someones Feather stitch, and she'd made rows that looked like fish with big lips!
    I struggled with the closed stitch too, at first, but then I realized what I'd been doing wrong. I found it to be a lot of fun after that.
    Hugs

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  33. suziqu's thread worksJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Hi Suz
    I just love feather stitch - double, single any way you like - it is my favourite! Lovely piece here and that fern is one I have never done!
    Thanks dear friend for your lovely visit lately to view my hearts!
    Have a great weekend ahead!
    Hugs,
    Suzy

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  34. SuztatsJanuary 22, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Thanks so much Suzy for your nice comments. I'm relatively new to feather stitch, but I think it's one I'll be using quite often.
    Hugs

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  35. JennyPennyPoppyJanuary 22, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Your stitches look good Susan. I especially like the leaf shape and the closed feather stitch. Plan to post mine later on today when I get home from the lake.

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  36. SuztatsJanuary 22, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Thanks JennyPennyPoppy! I'll be over to check on yours later. Did you have fun at the lake?
    Hugs

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  37. magicmoonmusingsJanuary 22, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Oh, I LOVE pink and green together! And lovely stitches :))

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  38. SuztatsJanuary 22, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Thanks Marie, I enjoyed this one.
    Hugs

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  39. jillJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    wow this is great, you have been busy

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  40. SuztatsJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Thanks Jill. I've been trying to keep busy and get through my project list. Having fun with it, though I still need a few more hours in the day! lol

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