{"id":4769,"date":"2012-02-07T09:03:21","date_gmt":"2012-02-07T09:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=4769"},"modified":"2012-02-06T17:52:56","modified_gmt":"2012-02-06T17:52:56","slug":"further-investigations-on-the-spot-sampler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blog.virtuosewadventures.co.uk\/wordpress\/2012\/02\/07\/further-investigations-on-the-spot-sampler\/","title":{"rendered":"Further investigations on the Spot Sampler"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Guilloche<\/a>

Guilloche In Different Threads<\/p><\/div>\n

The central veins of the leaves here are in Guilloche Stitch, and in one case I have have used the “imitation silver” thread and in the other case, one of the other, very fine silver threads. This shows – if we needed it pointed out, at this stage – that all metal threads are not created equal. We tend to think of silver and gold as being unchanging colours, but in fact you’ve only to look at jewellery to realise that there are many colours of gold (or in this case, silver). The threads are slightly different weights, as well, but one is clearly a brighter colour than the other.<\/p>\n

\"Cross<\/a>

Cross Interlacing Stitch<\/p><\/div>\n

I loved the diagonal cross shaped interlacing stitch. I can’t for the life of me think what I would do with it (something with a Celtic theme, perhaps?), but I loved working it, and like all these interlacing stitches, it looks harder than it is. That’s the right way around. Satin Stitch looks easy, but neat, smooth satin stitch is really only possible to the experienced embroiderer!<\/p>\n

Once the foundation is correct, it is obvious where the interlacing threads need to go over and where under, and then hey presto! one fabulous, dazzling, interlaced spot.<\/p>\n

\"Plaited<\/a>

Plaited Braid And Circle Interlacing Stitch<\/p><\/div>\n

You may recall that the plaited braid stitch<\/a> was one of the reasons I wanted to do the course. My post about tackling it mentioned that I felt I was beginning to get to grips with it, and would be able to pick it up in future if or when I wanted to. So this was my first test of that confidence.<\/p>\n

And yes, nailed it! I did have to unpick my first attempt, and I decided that the backstitch was rather hindering my efforts, but I really think that I can count this as a stitch I can take on whenever I want to!<\/p>\n

The circle interlacing stitch is another of those wonderful, easier-than-it-looks stitches, and would make a great oversized “sequin” if one wanted to play with scales of stitches and design elements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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