Today’s stitch is an elegant interpretation of a classic Brick Stitch.

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The stitched sample uses Crystal Braid and Sundance Beads (on 13-mesh). Crystal Braid’s color palette is on the lighter side. I love that because Crystal Braid absorbs and reflects the painted color of the canvas.

This simple stitch is made elegant by the addition of the beads. It would be great for clothing, water that you want to draw attention to, a rooftop, or a bedspread. I would love to see it as a christening gown with Soie D’Alger and pearls. Consider using ThreadWorx overdyed metallic and clear beads for water.

If you want to dress it up even more, consider adding three beads in between the rows of stitches (instead of the one as diagrammed). Another interesting variation would be to alternate colors in the horizontal columns. Combine that with a matte bead and I think you might have a very interesting roof.

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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Please enjoy!

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, 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!

The final post for July includes the last open stitch example from the I-Will-Never-Finish white flower project. The stitch is a cousin of both the Parisian and Brick stitch.

There are three things I like about this stitch. The first is the primary stitch element (over 2-2-4-4-2-2 rows) is not a perfect pair. Check. On the off chance you didn't know, I'm always a fan of skipping a row between columns. Check. The oblique Upright Cross between the primary elements is a pleasant surprise. Check. The stitched sample uses Kreinik Metallics Fine Braid (#8), Trebizond Silk, and Flair.

I would love to see this stitch as a roof with a mix of textures, solid colors, and variegated colors, such as Rainbow Linen, Treenway Tranquility, and maybe a little Burmilana thrown in for good measure. It would also make wonderful water with my water favorites of Kreinik Metallics and Petite Silk Lame. I would use Flair for the oblique Upright Cross in that example.

My last idea is to rotate the stitch 45° and stitch it in vertical columns for clothing. I would love to see this stitch as pants on Santa or a nutcracker. Here my mind is playing with Petite Very Velvet, Pepper Pot Silk, and Fyre Werks.

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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Please enjoy!

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, 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!

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