I have never made satin stitches while cross stitching but this project calls for them. Previously, if a chart called for satin stitches, I would just make an “x” instead but I figured it was time to make satin stitches.
Do they look ok? I’ve never really seen satin stitches in real life so I’m hoping they’re ok.
Here’s a closeup. I feel like the floss isn’t showing up as well as I’d like but, on the other hand, if my satin stitches aren’t so great, maybe I don’t want that floss to stand so much.
What do you think about the stitching and the color of the floss? You can be honest .. I want to know what you really think.
justquiltin says
I think what you stitched looks beautiful!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
Thank you! I don’t think they’re beautiful but they look better than I was expecting and once it’s finished (stop laughing!), I don’t think I’ll look at them with such a critical eye.
justquiltin says
I am not laughing! You have been on a finishing spree. And a finish is a finish whether it takes a month or takes a year, or two…… 🙂
Cheryl R says
I think your stitches look great! I love how the sheen of the floss is showing the texture.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
That’s Vikki Clayton’s silks. LOVE that floss.
Dottie Newkirk says
I think they look GREAT!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
OK. I’ll go back to stitching more of them! Thanks.
CJ says
I think it looks absolutely amazing, and would also love to know what the fabric is. Linen? Count? It’s so perfectly woven!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
Thank you. It is linen, 40 count. Fiber on a Whim, color is Cream & Sugar.
Pat Anderson says
Stitches look great to me…hard to say about the color of the floss because there isn’t much stitched around it, but I think it will be fine!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I’ve stitched a bit more. Some of the floss is darker than others – it’s lightly variegated. I’m probably at the point of no return now – not going to rip all this out.
Sherry Bobak says
They look great! I think the color will show up better when you have other things around it.
Sandi says
I think they look great!! Hugs,
Pat/SC says
The stitches look great and the floss color will show up the more you do. Keep stitching.
Angie says
I think you did a great job. They look perfect and color is awesome.
Deb E says
Those are beautiful stitches. I don’t think I’ve ever seen those before and those will add something special to the piece you’re making.
Jen says
I get it. I’m the same way when I do those satin-stitched pyramids. Up close, for my stitching, I’m not a fan, but when it’s finished and standing back 4 ft away, it looks great. Your satin stitching looks good to me. I say keep on with it.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
Yes, I think mine is the same as yours. Up close . . it isn’t anywhere near perfect but even a foot away, I can live with it.