I’m talking to myself (and to inanimate objects) a lot more than usual these days. And I think this cat is telling me how pleased it is with the choice of stitch and threads we used for its fur.
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The stitch uses Glisten (gray lines) and Fyre Werks (turquoise lines) on a cat’s face from Este MacLeod’s Snowy. I flipped the stitch 90° for the legs (not shown).
As you may know, I’m a fan of plain needlepoint for all faces…human, animal, or otherwise. (This is needlepoint; we know there are faces other than human or animal.) However, this cat screamed for something more than basketweave as it was an abstract cat and a focal point for the project.
This stitch is great for clothing, as it adds direction and interest to an area. It will make a very handsome coat or pants, using Very Velvet (gray lines) and Flair (turquoise lines) in vertical columns. Vertical columns would also lend themselves very well for a tree trunk with two shades of Rainbow Linen (one shade for gray lines and a second shade for the turquoise lines). It would also make a wonderful border around any needlepoint piece.
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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Please enjoy! Have a wonderful #whimsicalwednesday!
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!