This is my TAST Chevron stitch. I think it looks like I did a Herringbone stitch but I didn't. I added a lazy daisy and 2 straight stitches. This is one of my favorite stitches as I think it can be layered upon in many ways. This seam is from my "Paula's Hearts" quilt.
This is my Cretan Stitch for the TAST Challenge. This was done on a Round Robin block for my "Just A Little Crazy Stitcher's" group. This is Victoria's block. I feel like this needs something else but am not sure what to do. I think that this is not one of my favorite stitches and so I guess I need to challenge myself more to try and make it something I like. I think this may be because I am not sure what to do with it to make it more of a layered stitch, which I like to do.
Here is my take on the "Take a Stitch Tuesday Challenge" started by Sharon B. at http://inaminuteago.com/blog/index.php/archives/category/take-a-stitch-tuesday/ for the Buttonhole Stitch and the Detached Chain Stitch. I put them together into one combination stitch. I used French Knots in the flower centers and at the end of the Buttonhole Stitches.
They ended up looking somewhat primitive. This is on Victoria's block that is part of a Round Robin I am in. The theme of her blocks is "Buttons and Bows and Kiddo's".
I Love Crazy Quilting and Embroidery. I collect vintage textiles and try to use them in my quilts as much as I can. I love antique Crazy Quilts and am inspired by them in my own work.
I also enjoy nature and birdwatching. We have many bird feeders in our yard and we like to sit outside and watch them.