Wednesday, 4 January 2012

TAST Begins! 'I Wish I could Fly'


Here we go with TAST 2012!

Week 1  is Fly stitch. I decided to do a bit of freehand doodling first using some pretty variegated  stranded cotton and cotton perle to get me in the mood and see what fun was to be had experimenting.



I liked the idea of creating a picture with  just one stitch, so  I've decided I am  going to try and make some kind of pictorial representation each time.  It remains to be seen how possible that is!
  I think  it may be a bit of a challenge!


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21 comments:

  1. Nicola4 January 2012 at 20:49

    Oh Jules your dandelion is outstanding. A truly beautiful way to use fly stitch.

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  2. Elizabeth Braun4 January 2012 at 20:58

    Brilliant idea! I'm aiming for the same sort of thing - doing a small pic using mostly, if not exclusively, the relevant TAST stitch. This time it will be mostly fly stitch and variations thereof with a few bits of ribbon work to provide flower heads....

    Should be able to get it done soon, IF I can persuade my lumpish self to get on with anything.... Send motivation express, will you?=)

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  3. Janine5 January 2012 at 01:39

    I love the flower.
    This is so sweet.

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  4. Susan 5 January 2012 at 04:39

    I love the dandelion! But the fish is neat, too!

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  5. bois-fleurie5 January 2012 at 07:46

    I really need to try some more stitches and seeing yours I am going to begin tonight while T watches the telly.So thanks for this post
    hugs jillx

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  6. Stitching Lady5 January 2012 at 07:51

    I love how you use the fly stitch!

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  7. Jorin5 January 2012 at 09:08

    I like this very much, above all the fish and the flower.
    Jorin

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  8. Rachel5 January 2012 at 17:02

    The dandelion is a great success - a good omen for your future efforts!

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  9. Άννα5 January 2012 at 21:07

    I love the flower too! Nice work, Anna Kousi from StitchinFingers

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  10. Linda H6 January 2012 at 03:13

    Great work! LOVE the dandelion!!

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  11. Sam and Gail6 January 2012 at 03:20

    Pretty much second what they (above) said already!

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  12. Vjlortz@gmail.com6 January 2012 at 06:51

    I love your dandelion!!!!!!

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  13. Anonymous6 January 2012 at 17:00

    Good. I like your idea of free hand doodling. all the best!

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  14. bluemuf6 January 2012 at 22:46

    vey nicely done

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  15. Arlene Delloro7 January 2012 at 01:57

    Love the dandelion; so creative!

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  16. SilentCompanions7 January 2012 at 12:02

    I love the dandelion - you have captured it perfectly!

    I thought towards the end of practicing that the fly stitches looked like dandelion seeds but couldn't envisage the dandelion clock itself.

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  17. Wendy8 January 2012 at 16:55

    I also tried to do a picture, but didn't get very far! Love that dandelion clock!

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  18. Raphaela8 January 2012 at 22:44

    Beautiful variations. I love your dandelion.

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  19. crazyQstitcher9 January 2012 at 00:11

    I like all your versions. We tend to forget that Fly is not just the single detached one
    or, linked, is like feather stitch. You have reminded me of other ways.
    I too like to try using one stitch as you have for your beautiful dandelion.
    My original Fly example is at
    http://tiny.cc/ele1b if you wish to see it.
    I really enjoyed that one.

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  20. iHanna9 January 2012 at 10:12

    Haha, your embroidery is full of humor and makes me smile. Thank you.

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  21. FlowerLady Lorraine10 January 2012 at 12:23

    Your dandelion is wonderful. I am so inspired by your lovely work.

    FlowerLady

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