Sampler Round Robin – Cretan Stitch

I am taking part in a Crazy Quilt Round Robin where we practise certain stitches each month. Last month the stitches were cretan stitch and spidersweb roses.

I worked on a block belonging to Amy and the photo below shows my first section.

For my second area I used two rows of cretan stitch, in cream silk and gold metallic, then added alternate clear and gold seed beads. I finished the seam by threading a piece of dark red silk ribbon underneath the stitches.

I am now looking forward to starting work on Wendy’s block.