Today’s stitch comes from last week’s project. It’s another cute full coverage stitch that will work almost anywhere.
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The stitch is from a neighboring square at the bottom of the stocking from last week. The stitched sample is two strands of Impressions (black lines) and Shimmer Ribbon (yellow lines) on 13M. As I mentioned last week, I don’t have a clear recollection of where I stumbled across the stitches. However, I’m confident I selected this stitch because it fit the 12X12 square perfectly. And, yes, the upper right-hand corner is wonky and I have no idea what I did with that corner.
It’s another great all-purpose stitch. I will use it again for a riff on a checkerboard floor with black and white silk floss. It will make a pretty jacket with Elegance (black lines) and Petite Silk Lame (yellow lines). Consider lightening it up with two strands of silk floss (black lines) and a size 4 Kreinik Metallic (yellow lines) for a tabletop (on 18M).
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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!