The Kalem stitch (Block 14, 3rd blue block from the right) creates a wonderful pattern that looks like knitting.
Even though the Slanted Victorian Step stitch (Block 17, 6th blue block from the right) is stitched on a true diagonal, the pattern creates a more slanted appearance. Stitching on the diagonal is easier to stitch than an oblique stitch and it creates a similar effect.
The Nabuko stitch (Block 19, blue block on the far left) is also stitched on the true diagonal and creates even a more slanted appearance. I used threads quite close in color making the pattern less evident than the block with the Slanted Victorian Step.
Starting with the blue block on the right (#12) moving to the left (#19), I used the following threads (1 strand unless noted):
12 – Splendor S965 (2 strands) and Planet Earth 6 ply Silk 1105 (2 strands)
13 – Bijoux MMT427 (4 strands) and Wildflowers 0076
14 – Bella Lusso 540
15 – Merino Wool 98L/45622 and Kreinik #12 Braid 051HL
16 – Splendor S965 (2 strands) and Entice E255 (2 rayon and 1 polyester filaments removed)
17 – Elegance E862 and Splendor S858 (2 strands)
18 – Pebbly Perle P07 (2 strands)
19 – Soie Crystale 7041 (2 strands) and Planet Earth 6 ply Silk 1105 (2 strands)
Two more rows of blue and then the border! Labor Day is just about 4 weeks away.
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You are making me want to do this1!!
Comment by Linda Wright Granger August 3, 2019 @ 5:26 pmIt is fun! Breaking it up and stitching other stuff in between sections was good for me. It seemed to be more interesting and engaging. Sticking (close) to a goal is allowing me to get it done within a reasonable time.
Comment by melitastitches4fun August 3, 2019 @ 6:40 pm