You know how trendy restaurants sometimes have on their menus “Beef done four ways” or something like that? (Not that I go to many trendy restaurants, but I read the restaurant reviews!) Apparently this just means that you get a piece of fried beef, a piece of grilled beef, a piece of braised beef and some beef stew. Well, this week we have a freebie done four ways. It’s the same fish that I used in my fish-school design (have a look at the post of 21 January this year) but one version is entirely embroidered, one version is appliqueed with overstitching, one version is appliqueed with a satin stitch border and one version is just an outline. They look very similar – well, they ARE very similar! But there are also subtle differences between them, and they could look interesting when stitched as a group in different colours. They could be used on towels or something like that. You could stitch them separately, or overlap them as I did on my fish-school panel
2. Appliqueed and overstitched
3. Appliquéd with a satin stitch border
4. Outline only
By the way, there’s a jump stitch in the eye, which, depending on how your machine is set, may or may not be cut. If your machine doesn’t cut it, you can trim it by hand after the stitchout is finished
Here’s the embroidered version, here’s the overstitched appliqué , here’s the appliqué with satin stitch, and here’s the outline. And here's the worksheet
Hi Mia, Thank you so much for the 4 different versions of your awesome fish design. By using the various versions and a variety of materials and threads each fish fill have its own personality. Happy Valentine’s Day!!
You continue to amaze me, This is fantastic
Mia, thank you so much for your 4 different fish versions. Will be interesting to see what everyone comes up with using your fish.
Hi Mia! I have a thing for fish and Really love yours! Thank you for these 4 beautiful designs.
Thank you for your generous fish! I did admire this design and hope to get creative with these options. I can only download 1,2,4, and the directions as something called FeedBlitz claims that they’re overloaded. I don’t think this is true as I was able to download 4 and the directions after they said they’re over loaded for #3. Just thought you’d want to know.
Sorry, it let me download from this page but not from the email….
Another creative idea from you to stretch my thinking and embroidery. Thank you!
Forgot to thank you for my favorite – fish! I hope you know how much these are appreciated.
Thank you for this variety of fish. You give us new experiences with something we enjoy! I like this design!
Thank you! Wish I was close enough to study with you but really appreciate what I can learn from studying your designs. Always inspired…
Mia, thank you so much. This can be a mix and match fish. You are so cleaver. Thanks again
Thank you so much!