We had to embroider a monogram on one of our blocks. I chose to stitch the word 'Boo' on my Halloween block. This is the assignment that proved to me I need to take remedial satin stitching. It has always been a stitch I struggle with. I can do it on evenweave fabric or linen where I can count threads, but otherwise, it is frustrating for me: slow and messy. I gave up halfway though and did some sort of hybrid filling stitch. The best I can say for this is, it is done, and you can read the word.
Next was a beaded monogram. I put a P on the peacock block, but it is a little too close to the edge, and I'm not crazy about how the beads look. It is ok, just not something I'd chose to stitch voluntarily.
The ribbon embroidered monogram was the hardest for me. I didn't really like the examples we were shown. They looked messy even though the person who stitched them had much better technique than me. Again, the best that can be said about my 'W' is that it looks like a 'W'.
On to the seam stitches which will be much more fun!
1 comment:
I think your "Boo" turned out fantastic! Beading a monogram sounds challenging. Yours is lovely. I think the W looks fine. (If it were mine, I think I would add some scattered SRE flowers to really dress it up.) I look forward to seeing your next update!
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