Chicken Scratch
Chicken scratch is worked on gingham check it resembles crossstitch. When working your design use an embroidery hoop with the fabric pulled tight. Embroidery floss is used making a cross + over an x.
This was one of the first chicken scratch pillows I made and gave to my mother. |
This is the hand sewing I now do while watching TV in the evening. This close up will allow you to see how the stitch is made. Give it a try, very easy and a great take along project when traveling. I enjoy the relaxing effect it has. |
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I have finished my chicken scratch full size quilt top but can't decide on how to quilt it, I wonder if I will ever finish it. Most of these squares on this quilt top were small cross stitch designs. I just adapted them to the chicken scratch technique.
:a few of the quilt squares up close
The full size quilt top 
If I can help anyone with my knoweledge of my creations, please don't hesitate to e-mail me. My E-Mail:skcreats@yahoo.com