First, an addition to my abstract stumpwork piece from Guild a few months ago. I’ve wanted to have a go at spiral trellis stitch for a while.
It’s worked on a double running stitch base, simply putting knots into the foundation stitches and then as it spirals round, into the spaces between the knots.
I wanted mine quite flat so I worked in a steady decrease (missing out the odd space between knots) from the beginning. Unfortunately, this has meant some breaks in the nice spiral of knots, but not bad for a first attempt and I think some of them can be nudged over a little to hide some of the spaces.
The Blackwell pillow whitework is also coming along. I’ve put all the elements in, at least in outline, so I can get rid of the disappearing pen.
The centre of the French knot clusters are worked in a thicker thread than the outside to give a more rounded shape.
Not too sure about the shape of the middle section of the leaf. The original is much closer to the outside edge but the outside edge of the original is less bold/bulky than mine.
I think I’ll work the outer border of the other two leaves first and then see how I feel about it.
I think that your spiral trellis stitch looks great, especially considering that it’s your first attempt and that you adapted it as well. Lovely whitework and I like the spacing in the leaf.
WOW!! Your embroidery is beautiful. I love the spiral stitch but have never given it a try. Also love the white work. I have often been tempted to make something all white — but just never pushed myself to do it. These are lovely.
Looks lovely. I think if I tried white work it would need a boil wash when I’d finished
I love spiral trellis myself – I’ve used it several times. I see what you mean about the gaps, although they are unlikely to be obvious to normal sight. You may have been a little too keen to start reducing the number of stitches, since you wanted a flat effect. Easy to fix next time – just remember to slow down a little!
Good advice – thank you!!
Ooh, what a lovely stitch! I want to try this now -‘cos you’ve done such a terrific job.The white work is looking simply gorgeous. too!
beautiful stitching here Alex, the images are perfect, clear and give a great view of each stitch