TAST chain stitch

Yesterday I painted a small canvas landscape with the intention of adding stitch to it.  Sharon B's take a stitch Tuesday is the chain stitch this week.  I think it worked well as a fill in stitch on this landscape.  I used DMC color variations thread.  I actually used the entire skein.  I have never done that before this!
I am concerned that I am not being creative enough with the stitches that I know.    I am stretching myself and trying new things but ....

Comments

Suztats said…
Oh, i like the shades of green on that thread--looks great on your painted canvas!
February 21, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Anonymous said…
beautiful idea well executed. all the best!
February 22, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Linda H said…
Looks great.. I'd like to see more of it! Love the greens.
February 28, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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