This is a very new stitch on SSS stitch challenge. The working is explained on Queenie’s blog. I have a good respect for bullion stitch by not attempting it often. Sometimes these stitch challenges don’t help. This is one such time.
Starting the sampler, each and every twist on bullion had a mind of its own. During the earlier days of learning bullion stitches [most times the trials were abandoned] it seemed to prove that bullions are not my friends. After attempting and working some bullion stitches on TAST, a long distance relationship has emerged. Meaning- Looking at bullion stitches does not scare me. Their beauty is well appreciated.
A wretched attempt this time around-
Another row was tried again, during half way some of the half bullioned chain stitches looked passable. May be it is possible to work this stitch. The second row is a version long and short version of the stitch. The alternate stitches are chain stitches in the third row. The zigzag version is worked in the fourth row.
The plain part of this stitch is whipped in the first sample. I tried working the bullions alternatively on bottom and top in the second sample. Some detached chains, long tailed detached chains, twisted chains and Q stitches are worked with half bullions in the last sample.
The sampler is done!
July 15, 2017
SSS.28.Half bullioned chain stitch
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July 15, 2017 at 10:27 pm
For someone who dislikes Bullion Knots as much as you do, you have certainly made a great effort to overcome your discomfort, and with great success. You have improved so much from the first row to the last! WELL DONE!
I am impressed that you have made so many versions. The zig-zag version and the last stitch combo are evidence of your improvements and creativity.
I think the keys are: use a milliner’s needle, wind the stitches with even tension, form the wraps around the needle, pull the needle through the wraps slowly while holding your fingers on them, gently pull the thread through the wraps and little by little tighten the tension, anchor the thread well.
There won’t be any Bullioned stitches in the NEAR future, rest assure!
July 16, 2017 at 11:05 am
It was hard to move out of comfort zone. The versions came to mind before starting the sampler. I continued to work thinking it will improve, which it did. so Thank you for this experiment!
The fabric that was used was stiff too. pulling the needle through it was a real pain.
“There won’t be any Bullioned stitches in the NEAR future, rest assure!” – The most soothing words.
July 16, 2017 at 9:19 am
They do look to be getting much better!
July 16, 2017 at 11:06 am
ha ha.. Thank you!