It happens almost every time. I’m on a roll. I’m focusing. I’m doing my thing. And a stitch idea that has nothing to do with what I’m working on pops in my head. Fun fact. I am not good at and I loathe hand drawing stitches. So, everything gets put aside so I can get the stitch on my version of paper…software. And that is exactly what happened Sunday afternoon and here we are.
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The stitch is nothing more than incomplete diamonds on top of each other and I absolutely love the effect. I find it fascinating in any direction…up, down, or sideways…which means there are oodles of possibilities for this stitch. Having stitched it both ways, I share this stitch is much more interesting with a minimum of two threads as it enhances the faux layered look. The stitched sample is me playing with pink Trebizond Silk and blue Petite Silk Lame.
This will be a table runner in an upcoming Stitch Concept, using Soie D’Alger and Petite Silk Lame. It will also make fascinating fish scales with an overdyed metallic paired with a solid metallic. And, last but not least, it will make a great roof…perhaps one with Santa getting ready to climb down the chimney. Depending on the locale, it would be fun with white metallics or good old brown and tan solid wools.
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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!