When I started this quilt, I intended to embroider the blocks primarily with outline and back stitch. I hadn’t thought I would use much satin stitch, but I couldn’t figure out any other way to do this zebra — the stripes just wouldn’t look right. Also, I couldn’t find a DMC or Anchor variegated floss that I liked, so I ended up using one of those cheap “made in China” brands which was horrible to work with — especially in satin stitch. Because I was paranoid, I tested it a bunch before I decided to use it — just to make sure it wouldn’t bleed in the wash or fade in the sun. It didn’t do any of those things, but it is definitely fuzzier than the better quality floss brands and consequently is not as crisp looking and has an annoying tendency to knot. I doubt there will be another circumstance where I will resort to using it.
Just one more block to embroider — Y is for Yak.
Wow and WOW!!! That zebra is a stunner! Your satin stitch is so smooth and the edges so even, I can’t even see your stitches! That took a LOT of work (as if you didn’t know that)! It turned out REALLY nice!
I is VERY satiny! The varigated floss is beautiful in satin stitch – well your satin stitch! Mine would be less wonderful, I am sure, since I don’t think I would have the patience to do it so carefully! Really nice!
wow, so much satin statching! You have so much patience 🙂
The Zebra turned out so cute.
I just stand in awe of your skills and creativity. I am such a pattern follower! As I have watched each letter in the alphabet, I have just been amazed over and over again.
I love the butterfly, too. I think I may have to use that pattern for the Lovely StepDaughter, who just loves butterflies.
FANTASTIC! I would be out of my mind after so much satin stitch. Looking at the original colouring page, the zoo is pretty darn adorable too!