TDiTM Stitch 58

TDiTM Stitch #58

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months

Here is just a truly simple, plain little stitch using minimal stitches.

Something about the simple clean lines of this stitch really appeals to me.

I also like the darker lazy daisy stitch…hmmmm…perhaps the seed beads next to it should have been darker too? I’m always wondering about little changes!

TDiTM Stitch 57

TDiTM Stitch #57

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months

I wish I had not chosen pea soup green to stitch this in because it doesn’t photograph very well I think. The little seed beads are getting loss against all that powerful green.

If the 5-straight stitches were moved up some…that might be better. Then, a sequin/bead combination could be tucked in there.

If you are stitching along on these…please leave me your blog address in the comments so I can check out what creative ways you are using the stitches. Hope you’re enjoying the adventure. This summer has been very hectic for me, but with school starting next week…and my retiring by October…I will have many more hours of free time to enjoy my stitching. And, I am really looking forward to that!

TDiTM Stitch 56

TDiTM Stitch #56

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months

This little purple beauty was lots of fun and super easy. I used crystal beads for all the little French knots...and it really sparkles!

(ETA: Thanks to Ann for catching my typo.)

TDITM Stitch 55

TDiTM Stitch #55

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months

Well, back to my favorite little stitch to add on…a group of 5 straight stitches that look like a little double arrow. With the addition of 3 little beads…here’s another stitch!

After stitching this one, I also thought that it would be really pretty if the straight stitches were done in bugle beads…so why not give that a try!

Close ups of critters and such...

Check out the next post for info about this block...

Critters include spider, caterpillar, ants, and snail. And here is the embroidered stem/leaves and SRE ribbon rose motif.

The ants are not my original idea...they are from the header of Allison Aller's blog. If you haven't checked out her work...you are really missing out! You can find her at www.alliesinstitches.blogspot.com

All the other critters are straight out of my head!

I've been busy...

...but have been amiss in posting. This summer is really hectic! I do have 4 more stitches done, except for sewing on the beads. My goal is to do that this weekend and post...keep your fingers crossed.

However, one of the projects I've been steadily stitching on is a one-block swap that was revealed tonight. So, I can share photos.

The block was created totally by me for a friend in Texas...

She has two beautiful grand-daughters so I stitched a mystical garden when them in the center (the photo is from a card, and not of them)...

Hope you enjoy the shots...and I'll include some closeups of the critters and such.

TDiTM Stitch 54

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months

This is a simple little 3-loop stitch…and I’ve added a round bead nestled in a cup sequin.

You might not be able to see the cool lime green…but it really is fun!

Gosh, I’ve sure leaped away from my favorite pink!!

TDiTM Stitch 53

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months

Now, orange is not my favorite of colors…but I had some funky little orange beads…from a vintage necklace I found in my aunt’s costume jewelry.

It’s a little different with the rounds and the boxes…but I like it.

TDiTM Stitch 52

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months

I just love this aqua color! After stitching the detached chain stitches, I remembered that I had some aqua dagger beads…so overstitched one on top of the chains. And seed beads were used instead of the French knots.

TDiTM Stitch 51

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months

We’re going to continue our chain half circles for a few more…and experiment with a few accent beads.

This version substitutes the French knot stitches for tiny bugle beads. And a simple cup sequin and bead accents the circles. Also a larger bead is at the intersection.