1.7 Stitches

I used some of my transfer dyed backgrounds for these exercises.  In the first image I have used open buttonhole stitch on the left half , in various weights of threads, with varying distance between each stitch, overlapping rows and graduating the length of the stitch.  On the right half I have put a base layer of machine stitch, alternative rows and overlaid with chain stitch, and a central area of couching. 

#1.7.1 

In the next sample I thought  I would try using a dark background to see the effect on the colours of the threads.  Stitches used include open buttonhole, cross, wheatear, basket filling, running, etc.

#1.7.2 

My third sample includes three areas.  The left third is circles of back stitch, with some filling in with shiny satin stitches and the circles linked by thin threads.  The central section is straight stitches of various long lengths in various shades of blue, giving a wave effect.  The right section has small frayed sections of dyed muslin overlaid with upright cross stitch in various weights of thread. 

#1.7.3

My final stitch sample was an experiment with dyed tissue paper on clear cellophane with two weights of thread using running stitch.  As I worked this sample the number of stitches had to be limited to stop the cellophane splitting. 

 #1.7.4