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Stitch Along: My Stitched Rainbow Day 16: Leaf Stitch

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Leaf Stitch Leaf stitch is very similar to open fishbone stitch which I did as part of the last stitch. I actually think it’s possible I haven’t done this stitch correctly so I might need to revisit this stitch later.  I think the choice between these stitches is really just a matter of personal preference.  …

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Stitch Along: My Stitched Rainbow Day 15: Fishbone Stitch

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Start at day 0 Fishbone and open fishbone Stitch Fishbone stitch is very close to Flat stitch we did for day 14. So I split this section into 2 and did open fishbone stitch as well to try something else out.  Instructions ‘This stitch is useful for filling small shapes. Make a small straight stitch …

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Stitch Along: My Stitched Rainbow Day 14: Flat Stitch

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Start at day 0 Flat Stitch A lovely stitch I think my efforts would have benefitted from a neater edge. I did like this stitch and could see myself using it.  ‘Take a small stitch alternately on each side of the shape to filled, with the point of the needle always emerging on the outside …

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Stitch Along: My Stitched Rainbow Day 13: Long and short Stitch

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Start at day 0 Long and Short Stitch Long and Short Stitch. Yet again I didn’t do these very neatly and I wish I had used fewer strands of floss. I find 3 is enough to give you some coverage but not look so bulky.  The instructions I’m following state the following.  ‘A form of …

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Stitch Along: My Stitched Rainbow Day 12: Satin Stitch

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Start at day 0 Satin Stitch Ok, I’m not hugely proud of my efforts here. My satin stitch is normally much neater than this I swear. I blame using this water erasable pen. Which is very useful but does not give you a very accurate line so it can be difficult to get thing neat. …

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