I continue to make progress on the Toned Down Sampler, though it is slow. I will share 8 more of the one-inch circles that I’ve completed.
This first circle is one that I designed for myself so that I could use a Dorset ring button in the center of it. I made just a few of these Dorset ring buttons and don’t want to continue with them so I thought this would be a nice way to save that experience and one of the buttons. This circle is in the 7th row and is the 7th circle in that row. I used a Chain Stitch around the outer edge of the circle, followed by backstitch on the very edge. Then I stitched the Dorset button onto the center of the circle and surrounded it with Colonial Knots.
And here is a side view of the circle to give you an idea of the height of this button and the stitches.
The 8th row begins with this circle stitched in two color ways of Tete de Boeuf stitch with Colonial Knots nested in the top of that stitch and the center of the design. Pistil Stitch in a white thread fills in between the Tete de Boeuf stitches.
The next circle is surrounded by Cast On Bullion stitch and followed by two offset rows of Bullion knot. Simple cross stitch and French Knots fill in the center.
The next circle is a study in neutral tones. Double Cast On Stitch anchors the center of this circle and is accented with Bullion Knots. Chain Stitch surrounds the outer edge and Seed Stitch fills in the central motif.
A Wheatear Stitch is the spine of this floral design which is accented with French Knots and Bullion Loop with Bullion Knot stitch surrounding the circle’s edge.
Tete de Boeuf is featured here and is quite an eye catcher in the metallic thread. Every other of that stitch is filled with a Double Cast On Stitch in a cream color. The center is filled with French Knots.
Simplicity reigns in the circle: the outer edge is surrounded by alternating French Knots and Detached Chain Stitch. Concentric circles of French Knots in different colors follow into the center which has a simple flower constructed with Detached Chain Stitch.
The last circle here is designed with a spiraling Backstitch surrounded by Beaded Threaded Backstitch using silk thread and alternating green and grey seed beads. Once again simplicity can be quite charming.
I have thirteen circles left in this project.
Each of your circles is a gem created by skill and love. I, too, am exploring embroidery (a lifelong love) and am proud that I recognized almost all of your stitches. Looking forward to seeing your next batch.
Oh, Sara, you are waaay ahead of me. I had a list of just basic stitches under my belt so this project has been a learning experience — and I’ve loved it! Thanks for stopping by.
So beautiful. I can’t wait to see the next ones every time I see the latest ones.
I feel the same way, which is what keeps me going — no matter how slow I am.
Your skill, patience, and persistence are yielding a truly delightful visual treat. Appreciated the side view that showed multiple circles in relationship to each other and showed off the special Dorset button circle. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing the final product! You are an inspiration – Susan H
Inspiring you to what?? LOL Thanks for the comment. I will get back to these little gems again soon — in spite of the sunshine outside which beckons! Thanks especially for the comment about the side view. That particular circle is the deepest of all. The Dorset ring button is created using a small plastic circle and a LOT of wool thread. I can see where knitters could use these to great advantage.