Working on new Stitch Concepts means new stitches for us. Today’s test drive started out as nothing more than a cute collection of vertical columns of narrow diamonds. And then…
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…I added beads and fell in love with the stitch. The stitched sample is three plies of Mandarin Floss and a size 11 Sundance Bead on 18M. I used a larger bead than I typically would for 18M to make sure the bead wasn’t overlooked. I also pivoted from the obvious choice of a red bead and used yellow so the bead would stand out even more. I have no regrets.
Feel free to replace the bead with a single vertical stitch over two rows in a thread with contrasting color or finish or both. You could also add an Upright Cross in the intersection to add a little texture.
I’m looking forward to using this stitch for clothing, especially clothing that I need to add height to, such as pants or coats. I would add the Upright Cross I mentioned earlier for pants but would definitely use the beads for the coat. Threads under consideration for the pants are Burmilana (black lines) and Silk Lame (for the Upright Crosses). The coat needs a beautiful silk (floss or single strand) with an elegant contrasting bead.
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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!