TAST Button Hole Stitch

TAST BH
Originally uploaded by Pinyon Creek Stitchin'.

I am participating in Sharon Boggons Take A Stitch Tuesday. http://www.inaminuteago.com/stitchdict/stitch/Buttonhole.html. This is my sampler of some buttonhole stitch variations so far. I've a lonnnnnggg way to go yet, but this is a start. I'm really enjoying the varity of ideas that folks are coming up with for this. First are the flowers that can be made with the button hole stitch. These can be seen at http://www.needlenthread.com/2006/11/embroidered-flowers-using-buttonhole.html. I've actually used this stitch on pansies for some DYB rr's i've been in. It's a great idea for Holly hocks, etc. Then there's Pam Kelloggs ideas that can be found at http://kittyandmedesigns.blogspot.com/ She always comes up with some good information and ideas to use with different stitches. Give them a try! I better get going and see what else I can conjure up! :_)

Honey Bee tutorial cont.

Bee7a
Originally uploaded by Pinyon Creek Stitchin'.

When you are done, it will look like this. Also, if you are using Edmar rayon thread, you will want to wrap the thread clock-wise instead, to accomodate the "z" twist of the thread! Now, you need to hold the wraps and pull the needle through, completing the bullion. If the bullion twists a little bit, either tickle its tummy by running the needle gently under the loop or turn it a little bit between your fingers until it straightens out.