Friday 29 March 2024

Friday Homework for Lesson 281: Rhodes Stitch

Every type of Rhodes Stitch that I have tried has been enjoyable and that goes for the basic Rhodes Stitch, too, of course. I look forward to working the remaining variations at a later stage.

Using a variegated thread makes for an interesting look, especially as seen on the Canvas Sampler, below.


Aida Sampler


Sunday Stitch School Reference Chart

Mottled Wool Scribble Cloth


Canvas Sampler


Wednesday 27 March 2024

WIPW - Another Three Stitches Added

 Once again, the only Work In Progress Wednesday work I have been able to do was to 

add another three stitches to the 

Sunday Stitch School Stitch Sampler

They are: #193 Double Drizzle Stitch (blue and purple), #268 Donut Drizzle Stitch (pink) and #237 Roll Straight Stitch (red)



Sunday 24 March 2024

Sunday Stitch School - Lesson 281: Rhodes Stitch

We have previously worked some of the Rhodes Stitch variations, e.g. #172 Half Rhodes, #231 Rhodes Heart Stitch, and believe me there are more to come.

Today, though,  we are doing the basic Rhodes Stitch. According to A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2,  the Rhodes Stitch was invented by British needlework designer, teacher and author Mary Rhodes.  It was first published in her book Dictionary of Canvas Work Stitches in 1980.

At Royal School of Needlework, good instructions can be found in the form of diagrams, photos and video tutorials.

Here is my photo tutorial.

I worked over a square of 6 holes.











The completed Rhodes Square. 6 holes on the left and 5 holes on the right.

Homework:
Add to the three usual samplers, and also the Canvas Sampler.





Friday 22 March 2024

Friday Revision Homework - Stitches 276 - 280

Sorry for handing in my homework a week late. Here is Sunbonnet Sue showing off five stitches while she is daydreaming (night dreaming?) at the open window, gazing at the full moon and starry sky.


Did Sue see a shooting star, I wonder...