I choose to take that alleged insult as a compliment, thank you very much.
Today's post is really about utilizing complementary stitches in shared spaces. My case study is a dress on an ice skater. The shared space is the dress and I used two different square stitches for the bodice and the skirt. I made that choice because of the tiny waist, blouse, and arms. I also wanted something to stand out. Once I landed on a standout stitch for the skirt, I selected a similar stitch on a smaller scale for the blouse.
The blouse is stitched in a simple Mosaic stitch and the skirt is a fun 5X5 layered square.
The stitched sample used Neon Rays on 13-mesh. What I like about Neon Rays for this application is how smooth and flat it is. It lays perfectly (with a little help from a laying tool).
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If you want a more pronounced lift with a metallic thread, use a more defined and substantial thread such as Kreinik Metallic (size 8 on 18-mesh and size 12 on 13-mesh). For a flatter matte finish, use a stranded floss (silk or cotton) with a laying tool.
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Enjoy!