photo by Matt Graves, Long Thread Media: The samples were designed and stitched by Deanna Hall West.
I love the "A Stitch in Time" series by Deanna Hall West for Piecework magazine. Whenever I am in need of inspiration, I turn to A Stitch in Time online library.
Not only are there clear and precise stitch instructions with detailed diagrams, Deanna begins with a well-researched background on the stitch.
Today I fell in love with the Norwich Stitch.
Here's an excerpt from Norwich Stitch by Deanna Hall West:
The Norwich, waffle, southern cross or plaited interlaced stitch is considered to be a large, square, highly textured, modern-day canvas and needlepoint stitch. It is composed of a raised diamond superimposed upon a stitched square. Normally, it's worked over an uneven number of background threads.
I found this stitch to be called the Norwich or waffle stitch in equal frequency in the literature. This is somewhat unusual because...
CLICK HERE to continue reading Deanna Hall West's article and stitch how-to.
I love the texture of this stitch and the lovely sampler Deanna has created.
The center Norwich stitch uses a variegated thread. If you prefer the "control" and symmetry of using solid colors, Deanna includes instructions for using three solid colors to make the "Tri-color Norwich Square."
Deanna used DMC threads, as well as Mill Hill beads.
If you want to try using silk, here's what I suggest:
Color palette similar to Deanna's, using Harmony (6-strand silk floss) [photo in gallery below]:
65 Roses (variegated) "Guiding Spirit" colorway
#223 Star Ruby
#45 Diva
#303 Beehive Gold
#57 Raven Black (2 skeins)
Color palette in spring greens, using Harmony (6-strand silk floss) [photo in gallery below]:
65 Roses (variegated) "Hosta Garden" colorway
#213 Celadon
#953 Mint Julep
#951 Tequila Sunrise
#207 Peacock (2 skeins)
If you want help selecting colors for your own palette,
call me 303.233.7455 (silk) or email me at info@treenwaysilks.com
