Monday 1 October 2012

Ceylon Stitch

I thought that it was worth practicing Ceylon stitch on the doodle cloth even though it looked relatively simple to do. Tricia suggests that the first time you try this stitch, you do an extended version of it. It was easy to work at this scale but it was difficult to maintain an even tension and the stitch looks far too loose and open. I then worked the stitch at the scale in the instructions. I was more difficult to work but easier to maintain an even tension. I think the stitch looks too crowded at this scale.

© Thistle Threads/Carol-Anne Conway

On the sampler I decided to slightly extend the stitch. I found it reasonable easy to work and to control the tension at this scale and like the look of the stitched sample.

Ceylon Stitch
© Thistle Threads/Carol-Anne Conway

Happy Stitching

4 comments:

Cynthia Gilbreth said...

You are really trying out some new stitches! I like your third try on the Ceylon stitch, very nice and even.

Cynthia Gilbreth said...

You are really trying out some new stitches! I like your third try on the Ceylon stitch, very nice and even.

Rachel said...

The simpler a stitch looks, the harder it is to do well, and Ceylon is simple enough in appearance that there is really nowhere to hide. You've done well with it, all the same!

Moonsilk Stitches said...

I'm really enjoying reading your posts on this piece. I especially like how you include all of your experiments and thoughts. I'm fascinated. Thanks!