Week 38 -Drizzle Stitch
This stitch has been wrongly named. I should have been named GRIZZLE stitch. That is what I did every time I had to re-thread that needle. All my friends who had to listen to me grizzle agree.
I did quite a few experiments with various thicknesses of threads and found that the shiny threads gave the best results. The finished thread twisted without effort.
Pulling the thread tighter made it stand stiff. I thought at one stage I would do a relief sign but could only find one letter bead so canned that idea. But still, I think that idea would work well. I might have to revisit that.
I liked the idea of adding beads so incorporated them into the design of my silly bird. This bird is definitely male. Only males of the aves species would have this kind of plumage.
Don't be deceived by the head piece this is all part of the look. Maybe it is an exotic bird from the South American jungles?
Your silly bird made me smile... I bet he thinks he looks super handsome.
Posted by: nays | September 21, 2012 at 02:18 PM
He is so vain!
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | September 21, 2012 at 02:27 PM
It does seem like an exasperating stitch, but not without interesting applications!
Posted by: Rachel | September 21, 2012 at 08:28 PM
Yes. I like the variation done athttp://ellascraftcreations.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/tast-2012-drizzle-stitch-week-38.html
very nifty.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | September 21, 2012 at 09:26 PM
I agree, this is a Grizzle stitch! In spite of that, you have made a fantastic bird. Absolutely LOVE him!
Posted by: Queeniepatch | September 22, 2012 at 02:49 PM
Thank you.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | September 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Really neat and nicely done :) It's always fun to see everyone's creativity with the TAST challenges.
Posted by: Jeannette | September 27, 2012 at 03:42 AM
Thank you. I love looking at everyones work.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | September 27, 2012 at 07:17 AM