This band of stitching on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is worked on a double row of herringbone with detached chain stitches worked in the valleys and beads added to the peaks.
Threads:
Hand dyed cotton perle #5 and fine metallic braid
Fabric:
26 cnt linen
Date:
This section of the sampler was worked during April and May of 2008.
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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