Week 8 Chain Stitch
I have never really liked chain stitch, although I use it all the time. I think my ambivalence toward this stitch dates back to the time I was learning it as a child. When you pulled the thread the stitch was supposed to unravel. Mine never did. I can get it to unravel now but it has taken years to reach this point.
This sampler is incredibly 'busy'. I didn't mean it to be, it just happened. The hems just got out of control. It reminds me of a circus. I just couldn't fit everything on the sampler and I left out a number of variations, there just wasn't room. Of all the variations I think I like the twisted and crested ones the best.
Oh well, into the folder it goes. It does demonstrate a lot of stitches and will make a useful addition to my teaching aids. (The hem is the same as last week, just different decoration.)
I feel the same about detached chain but, somehow chain has appealed to me. I think my detached chain always looked peculiar, uneven and never as round and beautiful as anyone else's - detached chain envy, perhaps?
I am also enjoying your hems and can't wait to see what you do each week. I love interesting hems as well as lovely round det. chain!
margb
Posted by: margb | February 25, 2012 at 10:32 AM
I feel the same way about my chain as you do about your detached chain. Im having real fun with the hems.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | February 25, 2012 at 12:39 PM
i think the hem is a really nice way to finish off a stitch sampler.
you've presented quite a variety and i like the twisted chain too. i've never tried to do it but i like the way it looks.
:-)
libbyQ
Posted by: libbyQ | February 25, 2012 at 03:43 PM
Thanks Libby
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | February 25, 2012 at 04:47 PM
You always have a wonderful sampler. Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | February 25, 2012 at 07:52 PM
Thanks Kathy
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | February 25, 2012 at 08:58 PM
Love that hem! Another great set of variations and models, too.
Posted by: Rachel | February 26, 2012 at 06:54 AM
I like nice hems on lovely linen too. Chain must have the same effect on a lot of people trying to get it nice and plump instead of skinny and long. Could it have something to do with the length of the bite.
Posted by: shirley | February 26, 2012 at 08:14 AM
Thanks Rachel
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | February 26, 2012 at 08:15 AM
I think you are right and I think my tension is too tight.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | February 26, 2012 at 08:19 AM