Sampling Again

A few more samples which I have been busy on over the last couple of days.

It is always interesting to have a go at new stitches and there are a few here that I have not done before. 

I find that I can quite easily revert back to using just a few favourite stitches,  so having a go at some new ones can be quite rewarding.

 From the top there is  - Whipped Back Stitch

                                    Whipped Stem Stitch
                            Pekinese Stitch

                                 Raised Chain Band

                                       Chequered Chain Band

                                             Double  Herringbone Stitch

                                               Threaded Herringbone Stitch 

                            Guilloche Stitch

  I then went on to play with combining stitches to make patterns which I can use in the crazy quilting. 

I have worked it using perle threads on silk but I think that it would be better in stranded cottons and silks. 

And to finish off I have been adding more flowers to the  small 'hot border' embroidery 

Lots of hand work this week.

Do you have a favourite stitch?

Bev