I’ve had today’s stitch in the queue for a bit and I’m so excited it’s finally here! It literally* fills 7/8 of a canvas and brings interest, elegance, and a whole lotta yellow to life. (* Please read that phrase in Chris Traeger’s voice for full impact.)

The stitch is composed of two distinct diamond patterns, each eight rows high in the center. The stitched sample uses Vineyard Silk (black lines), Sparkle Rays (turquoise lines), Crystal Braid (gray lines), and Sundance Beads (yellow circles) on 13-mesh. It’s a retired Melissa Shirley Lemon canvas.

This dramatic stitch calls for a large space for full impact. I’m thinking Santa’s coat with silk floss (black lines), Neon Rays (turquoise lines), Kreinik Metallics (gray lines) and Sundance Beads (yellow circles). I can also see it as a tree with overdyed perle cotton (black lines), Petite Silk Lame (gray lines), solid silk floss (such as Splendor or Soie d’Alger), and a Smyrna Cross (in lieu of a bead) in a contrasting color to mimic fruit or a small flower.

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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!