Today's stitch is another adventure down my favorite rabbit hole of pattern stitching (aka blackwork). This is a beautiful embroidery pattern I discovered on Pinterest and translated for needlepoint.
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The stitched sample uses Gloriana Duchess Silk and Kreinik Metallics Medium Braid (#16). Let's talk about the sequence for a moment. Speaking from my vast experience stitching this stitch (okay...the stitched sample), I strongly recommend adding the pinwheels first (black lines on the diagram/blue lines on the stitched sample). Since the pinwheels fit into each other and are offset, there's no easy way to do this. I strongly recommend starting near the center and stitching outwards.
With the diagram nearby, use a simple backstitch to create the pinwheels. Drag the thread as needed to begin or connect new pinwheels. The stitch sequence will vary with each pinwheel, so be patient and pay close attention to the diagram. Try to stay one step ahead of a pinwheel, meaning always look for the pinwheel shape to guide your stitching. (I hope that will make sense as you stitch it.) Adding the large X's in the center will be so easy when you're done!
This stitch would be wonderful for so many areas. The first thing that pops into my head is what a wonderful floor it would make, using a silk or cotton perle in two different colors. It would make a wonderful coat with Very Velvet, Pepper Pot Silk, or Gloriana Duchess Silk and a rich Kreinik Metallic. Have fun with it. It's a really special stitch.
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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Please enjoy!