This week, TAST is the running stitch: a very simple stitch which can be used in many ways.
Here's my sampler:
I've scrolled, rolled, knotted and woven, layered and played with the running stitch. What fun.
Pebble #2 is still in progress. This is a larger one, so it has taken a bit more time to stitch.
There's a large shell under the net that DD brought home from one of her travels.....I have some more shells, too, somewhere.......I'll have to search for them.
Some of the other pebble stitchers have added shells, and they look fantastic.
This is a slightly different angle......and shot in the sunshine streaming through the window.
I think 1 or 2 more items to tack down, some beads, some french knots, and this pebble will be ready for finishing.
I plan to do that this evening.
Hope you're having fun creating today.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
Here's my sampler:
I've scrolled, rolled, knotted and woven, layered and played with the running stitch. What fun.
There's a large shell under the net that DD brought home from one of her travels.....I have some more shells, too, somewhere.......I'll have to search for them.
Some of the other pebble stitchers have added shells, and they look fantastic.
This is a slightly different angle......and shot in the sunshine streaming through the window.
I think 1 or 2 more items to tack down, some beads, some french knots, and this pebble will be ready for finishing.
I plan to do that this evening.
Hope you're having fun creating today.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
I was impressed to see your running stitch sampler but then......I scrolled down!! Oh my - textural sumptuousness!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am soooo loving what you are doing with your pebble! All the texture and elements that you have added look great. What a special way to showcase a treasured shell from your daughter. A nice way to keep a memory!
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Thanks Magpie! I'm still having stitchy fun! yay!
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Thank you so much, Deb! I have a picture in my head of a large glass apothecary jar, it's bottom filled with the seashells DD brought home, and then lots of encrusted pebbles on top. Hmmm, guess I can't stop yet. (not that I want to! These are so addictive!) I might get that picture turned into reality.
ReplyDeleteHave you been making more pebbles?
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Suztats, Those are all amazing works! I do love watching your pebbles come to life. Thankyou for sharing them with everyone & your stitching too.
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bsotf
Thanks Bsotf! I think you'd have fun with these pebbles and adding all kinds of your unique tatting, once you have some time for creating. Thanks for your encouragement and support!
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Your sampler piece is lovely. What a fun way to try different ways with a very simple stitch.
ReplyDeleteYour textured pebble work is beautiful. I really enjoy how you have showcased such a special seashell. Blissful stitching dear...
Your running stitch looks fantastic and the new textured pebble one is really lovely. feeling down, a good friend died unexpectedly last night.
ReplyDeleteYou have really created a lot of different running stitches Sue, I like the two coloured circle round the edge. Your pebble is just wonderful. That net is just so perfect for the theme. i have loved watching this grow.
ReplyDeleteYour sampler is lovely.The pebble stitching is new to me.I wish I had more time to learn all this wonderful art-Ina (letslearnembroidery)
ReplyDeleteYour pebble is looking fantastic already! I love it! Doesn't that little bit of sun on it put you in mind of the beach......?
ReplyDeleteHello Suz, I absolutely LOVE your pebble and your fish net is super great. Very creative indeed. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Createology. I'm almost finished pebble #2, and I'm looking forward to making some more. Hope you have some sunshine.
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Thank you Penny for your lovely comments. I'm so sorry for your loss.Hugs and Blessings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful running stitch sampler and your pebble looks fantastic, love the colors.
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Shirley, thank you for your lovely comments! I have really been enjoying TAST and the pebbles. Prior to this, I'd done only a little hand stitching, but I'm discovering that I really enjoy it! I guess I'm not too old to learn new stuff even about myself. lol
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Thank you Ina. The "Pebble Adventure" was introduced on stitchin fingers, and has been a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteLove your embroidery tutes--I'm learning lots.
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You're right, Puppet Lady, it does remind me of the beach. The pebble will be going in our new bathroom, painted a wonderfully, warm and sunny looking HC-33. And when you look out the window, you can see the beach at the lake. Perfect, don't you think?
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Thanks Judy. The fish net is super simple to create, and I love the look it adds to the pebbles. I should be wrapping this one up soon.
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Thanks so much, Anni!
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Love the running stitch samples! And the pebble is gorgeous with that netting. So much height and texture!
ReplyDeleteYour pebble looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt also makes me curious what items you have added.
Is there lace at the left?
How did you make those "leaves" at the right? I see Josephine knots, right? What is that curly white thing in the middle?
Sorry, too many questions ;(
Love your running stitch experiments. Your pebble is going to be gorgeous! I still have to start my second one.
ReplyDeleteYour pebble no.2 looks just stunning dear Suz,- Love it...
ReplyDeleteand your running stitch piece is a sweet and funny one ,too- so darling colours.
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This sampler looks great and the stitching for the pebble is so beautiful and has so much texture in it. Its so good to be back and looking at some lovely work to get inspired by.
ReplyDeleteHey, Jenclair, thank you. I had fun with the running stitch. I should be finished the pebble today. Hope you're having some stitchy fun.
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Thank you, Marjolein! Yes, there is a piece of lace at the left: it's from a wedding dress from a stitchin fingers friend. I hoped to create the idea of light froth, and the lace colours were just perfect.
ReplyDeleteThere are 2 different kinds of leaves to the right: the solid ones are woven picot stitch, and the open weave ones are tatted. You do see josephine knots here and there, too. There are a couple of white curly things, but perhaps you refer to the loopy thing? That's tatted fancy picot stitch, which is quite easy to do. Some other white bits are created with the Josephine chain which is like the drizzle stitch. I've also added some stone chips and beads here and there. Not too many questions! I'm so pleased you want to know more about how I created this pebble. Hope this answers you, but, if not, please do ask.
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Thank you, Annet. I shall look forward to seeing your pebble creation!
ReplyDeleteDorthe! How nice to 'see' you, dear. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice thing to say, Jill! Thanks. Blogland is wonderful for sharing different ideas and experiments, and I find so much inspiration out there. There are just so many talented people.
ReplyDeleteLovely sample well done with the running stitches,
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed with your pebble stitching, I look forward to seeing how it looks when you have finished,
Margaret
Thank you, Margaret! I should be finished it, soon, I hope. All the little bits like beads and a gazillion french knots always take me longer than I think it will.
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your sampler is very nice and i love your peeble. it seems so difficult !
ReplyDeleteMerci, Isabelle. The pebbles are quite easy to do, and so much fun. I'm glad you like it.
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Your pebble is amazing. And I like your running stitched leaf.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much, Raphaela! The pebble just kind of grew......and morphed into a large one. Fun, though, to try new stitches and see how they look. I really enjoyed the leaf.
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