TAST Up and Down Buttonhole Stitch

This week the TAST stitch is Up and Down Buttonhole stitch.

When I first attempted this stitch I couldn't see how it was going to work but once I got going it was easy.

I can see a lot of uses for this stitch.

My samples this week are done with Perle5 and they are both variegated threads.

The first row is a basic Up and Down Buttonhole stitch.

The second row I stepped the stitches and opened the top up to look like leaves-I also added a flower sequin held in place with a tiny bead.

In the last row I alternated the thread and I like the look of this.

The fabric I have used is a beige linen not an evenweave.