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Saturday, April 14, 2012

TAST- Stem Stitch

I started out with a thought in mind and stitched this for TAST:





I used stem stitch to outline all the boxes, and to fill in a few.
Then I added a branch with a few leaves to contrast with the rigid squares. (okay, almost squares -it's all free hand)

the leaves are detached chain stitch, and I also used a line of french knots in the lower right.


Stem stitch is one I tend to use often.


Hope you've been having fun stitching.

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs from Suz

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21 comments:

  1. SandyApril 14, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    I like your box ideas.

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  2. SuztatsApril 14, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Thanks Sandy!
    Hugs

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  3. shirleyApril 14, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I do like the geometric design Sue, and the contrast colour of the little branch really brings it to life. Stem stitch is very versatile.

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  4. JennyPennyPoppyApril 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Very neat design! I can definitely see myself using the stem stitch more myself. Have a lovely Sunday :)

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  5. SuztatsApril 15, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Thanks Shirley. I like stem stitch, so this was fun.



    Thank you JPP! I've been admiring the ATC's showing up in your mailbox. What fun!
    Hugs

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  6. Magpie's MumblingsApril 15, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I like what you did with this - the addition of the leaves is perfect.

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  7. SuztatsApril 15, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks Magpie! It was fun.
    Hugs

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  8. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I like your mixture of geometric and natural elements. Well done.

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  9. KarenApril 16, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I really like this...the trailing effect of the green stitching brings it all together beautifully.

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  10. SuztatsApril 16, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks, Janet. Once the boxes were done, I thought it needed something a little curvy: I hadn't considered the 'man-made' vs nature aspect, but you are right.
    Hugs

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  11. SuztatsApril 16, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Hi Karen. Glad you like it. I was going for a fluid vs rigid.
    Hope you are happily stitching. Love those bits of colour peeking out from the lace!
    Hugs

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  12. SandyApril 16, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Someone else did boxes, but I like yours better-more interesting. Thanks for commenting on my blog.

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  13. tongfengdemaoApril 16, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Very nice. I like your mix of geometric and representational.

    ~Faith
    Airy Nothing

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  14. CreateologyApril 16, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Hi Suz. Thank you for the well wishes. Your stitched boxes are quite the exercise in your stem stitch. Creative Stitching Hugs...

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  15. SuztatsApril 17, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Thanks Sandy! I think it was Raphaela who did boxes, too.
    Hugs

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  16. SuztatsApril 17, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Thank you, Faith. Nice to meet you!

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  17. SuztatsApril 17, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    It was a fun experiment. Hope you're all better soon.
    Hugs

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  18. DianneApril 18, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Gosh, Suz, I drew up almost exactly the same design last night for doing french knots in squares!! But, have decided to do another design anyway. Your stem stitch looks very nice in boxes. Cheers Di.

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  19. SuztatsApril 18, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks Dianne. I look forward to seeing what you come up with for the french knots. I have this little thought.........
    Hugs

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  20. My Creative House April 18, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Suz your embroideries for TAST are all so beautifully made, Karen Ruane's classes are all wonderful, you will learn so many new things if you take one.
    Anni

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  21. SuztatsApril 18, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Thank you so much, Anni. I do hope to take one of Karen's classes....so far it seems something always happens to prevent it .....so I'll have to wait a little longer......

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