I’ve got birds on the brain right now due to a flock of new Stitch Concepts and Guides I’m working on. This is a good challenge for me because I’m on the hunt for small diagonal stitches to add direction to the birds.
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The stitched sample is from one of the upcoming guides. It uses Soie D’Alger (black lines) and Petite Silk Lame (gray lines).
Using two threads in pairs of stitches adds a small bit of texture and interest to the area without overwhelming it. You could accomplish the same thing by alternating oblique columns by thread.
This would make a great stitch for an open field with Silk ‘N Colors (black lines) and a solid silk floss. For a small body of water, I would use two related colors of a lightweight Kreinik Metallic, such as a turquoise and a blue. For a roof, I would use a strand of Impressions mated with Rainbow Linen or Lorikeet.
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hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Enjoy! Happy #smallspacesunday!
A Note about Diagrams
I use color in diagrams to make them as clear as possible. The primary function of different colored lines is to illustrate a stitch sequence. For example, layering of colors demonstrates you add them in that order. They can also provide ideas on how to integrate additional threads (one line for each color). Or, you can use the same thread for all color lines. That's where I encourage you to use your imagination for the space you are stitching!