Click here for Harlequin Dance Redux Area M instructions Every design needs a focal point – or does it? Anyway, we’ll debate that “rule” another time. I decided to make this next area, Area M, an important feature of the design, so I’ve added a “string art” type stitch, the Chilly Hollow stitch. Jean Hilton […]
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Click here for Harlequin Dance Redux Area L instructions Well, it’s another Monday and time for another installment of our Harlequin Dance Redux stitch along. I hope you’re enjoying the project! It’s given me opportunity to revamp this little design. Some areas I’ve kept the same, but I’ve changed others. Today’s area is one I’ve
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Click here for Harlequin Dance Redux Area K instructions A lot of counted canvas designs are composed of geometric shapes. Today we’re stitching triangles. I think it’s always helpful to keep in mind the shape you are stitching, to make sure your end points don’t stray away from the shape. We’re back at the top
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Click here for Harlequin Dance Redux Areas H, I and J instructions The areas for today’s post are for the most part repeats of previous areas, but stitched with different colors. Viewed side by side it’s easy to see some of the differences. Area H is pavilion diamonds again, stitched with the same two colors
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Click here for Harlequin Dance Redux Area G instructions Fun stitching today with some really bright colors! Today’s area is another harlequin pattern, but this time with different textures instead of different colors. I love the bright fuchsia colors next to the orange and purple area. And I used a different thread this time as
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This picture shows the Hungarian stitches a little bit closer. You can see where the stitches share holes with the outlining stitches in the area above. Also, the first row is a compensated row, and the right edge is also compensated. Compensation is just a little alteration to the pattern to complete an area. On
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I’m making it under the wire! It is still Monday and here’s the next installment of Harlequin Dance Redux. Days when I’m so busy with regular house stuff like laundry and grocery store, it’s really a relief to sit at the end of the day and stitch a little. Even a little goes a long
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Oh no, another waffle stitch! But with a little difference – it’s stitched in reverse, which gives it a bit of a different look. Click here for Harlequin Dance Redux instructions Area C This time instead of four stitches over 8 x 8 canvas threads, this is one large stitch over 16 x 16 canvas
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I’m sure you were thinking that I only knew how to waffle stitches! I confess, I love waffle stitches. But I also really like lots of other stitches as well! For today’s next step in Harlequin Dance Redux, we’ll do some Rhodes stitches. Click here for Harlequin Dance Redux B instructions For the Rhodes stitches
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I apologize for not getting this up on “Stitch Along Monday”. I have been completely overwhelmed by the response to my class through Shining Needle Society, Adagio, and spent yesterday (the deadline for registration) handling all the administration necessary for an online class. Whew! Now I can concentrate on other things, like fun stitching! Click
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