The detail
This embellished seam is found on section 25 of the For love of stitching band sampler. If you turn it on it its side you will see it is it a heart shape formed of straight stitches worked in rayon ribbon floss. From the base are 3 detached chain stitches worked in hand dyed perle cotton. In the middle of each heart is a yellow butterfly shaped bead and gold seed bead at the base.
Date:
This section of the sampler was worked during 2007.
Size:
The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are stitched together to form one long strip. It currently measures 24.8 yards or 22.75 metres long and I have more bands to add.
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