I burst out laughing the minute I removed my new dolly truck from its box because I knew immediately a pattern from the platform was going to be a stitch. And here we are!
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The stitched sample is me playing with two colors of Kreinik Metallic on 18M. This stitch covers a lot of ground and it goes quickly. So, win-win.
I already have plans to use this as a background with silk floss (black lines) and Flair (aqua lines). It will create beautiful water with two aqua hues of your favorite metallic. I also see it as a great stitch for a Santa coat, say on one of the 30” Amanda Lawford Santas.
I’m toying with alternating a matte and a metallic for the larger blocks and replacing the Smyrna Cross (aqua lines) with either four seed beads or a single oversized bead over two rows to tie it together. No matter how that plays out, it will be a fun experiment.
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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Please enjoy! Have a wonderful #whimsicalwednesday!
A Note about Diagrams
I use color in diagrams to make them as clear as possible. The primary function of different colored lines is to illustrate a stitch sequence. For example, the layering of colors demonstrates you add them in that order. They can also provide ideas on how to integrate additional threads (one line for each color). Or, you can use the same thread for all color lines. That's where I encourage you to use your imagination for the space you are stitching!