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TAST-2012-9th Week-Couching Stitches

Here are some more of my exploration of Couching Stitches. 

I was so busy with my work that I hardly had any time to do much on these stitches. But I am jotting down all my ideas for further exploration after all this is over. Or else, it is difficult to keep up the pace and I will be left behind. 

But do keep an eye on my blog for more.....

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TAST-2012-9th Week-Couching Stitches

This week Sharon has announced Couching Stitches for the challenge. You can visit Sharon's Page at Pintangle for further information.

I have not done much couching before. So I am very excited to get this opportunity to explore the couching stitches. here are my first set of attempts:

My stitches are not perfect as I am finding it difficult sometimes to work on even weave fabric. I need more practice. Moreover after working many hours on key board, when I finally take up this needle work late in the night, my fingers don't co-operate with me :) :)....

Well these are my first attempt and I am warming up. But I have some idea in my mind for exploring which may be different and unique. Well let me explore and see whether they turn out well. So Keep an eye.

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TAST-2012-8th Week-Chain Stitch

The Stitch for 8th Week in TAST challenge is-Chain Stitch. The link to Sharon's page who is running this challenge is here:

http://www.pintangle.com/journal/2012/2/21/take-a-stitch-tuesday-week-8.html

Here are my efforts:

1. Chain Stitch

2. Chain Stitch with varied lengths of stitches

3. Magic Chain or Checkered Chain Stitch

4. Chain Stitch with Running Stitch

5. Chain Stitch with French Knots

6.Chain Stitch with Bullion Knots

7. Chain Stitch with Beads in the center

8. Chain Stitch whipped at the bottom

 9. Chain Stitch whipped both sides in one direction

10. Chain Stitch whipped both sides in opposite direction

11. Chain Stitch whipped as a whole

12. Two Chain Stitch rows whipped in one direction

13. Two Chain Stitch rows whipped in opposite direction

14. Chain Stitch with glass tube beads

15. Chain Stitches laced

16. Chain Stitch with beads

17. Chain Stitch laced on one side

18. Chain Stitch laced on both sides

19. Chain Stitch-each stitch laced separately

20. Chain Stitch laced from the center

21. Chain Stitch with three coloured threads (6 strands each)

22. Three Chain Stitch rows interwoven

23. Herring Bone with Chain Stitch

Well there are lots and lots of ideas but no time. I will do them sometime. So keep an eye.....

I refrained form exploring, other varieties of chain stitches as they may be featured in TAST some time in the future.

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