June 9, 2010

Mystery Sampler

Good Morning Stitchers!

This may be a little tricky for new smockers.  I recommend looking in the A-Z of Smocking if you run into trouble.

Beginning on row 7 work a 4-step full-space trellis down to row 8 and pick up a bead everytime you work a cable.  Then work a mirror image from row 8 up to row 7.  Remember, if you beaded a cable on the previous stitch do not pick up another bead just slide your needle and thread through the bead.  Every cable should only have 1 bead on it.  Size 11 seed or 10 seed bead works best.

Happy Stitching!

Be sure to send in a photo of your W.I.P.!  I’ll post them if you’d like.