Welcome to July! The theme this month is "More is More," meaning metallics, beads, and lots of layers. I hope you enjoy!
The inaugural stitch is a riff on a common #whimsicalwednesday theme, Tied Crosses. What makes this version pop is the bright matching metallic plus a contrasting bead. Take a look.
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I purposefully added the beads in alternating rows. The metallic thread was so bright that I did not want to lose that crisp accent by surrounding all of it with beads. Personally, I like the little break. That's simply my taste. Feel free to add more beads if your heart so desires.
The stitched sample is from a dress and includes Very Velvet, Fyre Werks, and Sundance Beads. I think a lot of fun could be had with thread combinations that include pearls (any color) or matte beads. The stitch lends itself to so many areas. Due to the bling of the stitch, it will work best for an area you want to draw attention to, such as a dress/coat, Santa bag, large hat...I think you get the idea. The open areas in the stitched version will let any shading show through but I wouldn't necessarily consider this an open stitch because your eye will be drawn to the bright accents.
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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Enjoy!