Stitch
of the Month
April 2003: Diagonal Mosaic Variation
by David McCaskill
This
is a wonderful stitch combination when you need a small stitch with a lot
of texture. By working the stitch in the step sequence and
placement, you also eliminate a definite diagonal pattern. It's very
effective using three different colors as I did in the model.
Step 1 was worked using a coral Trebizond silk, Steps 2 and 4 with
a teal Trebizond silk and Steps 3 and 5 with a metallic braid. Try working it all in a gold or silver metallic when you need a
textured
metallic look such as a belt buckle. Or use an overdyed thread when
stitching dirt or rocks.
 Step 1 |
 Step 2 |
 Step 3 |
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 Step 4 |
 Step 5 |
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 Repeat |
 Sample stitched by David McCaskill (click on photo above for a larger image) |
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