Scriptoriaum has published a small 5 page easy to follow illustrated lesson guide on book binding. ( Edited later – Sorry folks I have removed the link because I have just found out the site has been infected with malware. When its fixed I will link again) It is sourced …
This band which is part of section 30 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler . The is pattern created by first working buttonhole stitch straight stitches in apricot and beads were added before adding the plastic butterfly beads Threads The apricot cotton stranded floss and the buttonhole is worked in wool Fabric: 26 cnt …
Detail: This seam detail on block 36 is a favourite with many crazy quilters. It is feather stitch with beads stitched at the end of each arm worked in a cotton thread What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and …
This band is part of section 30 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler . The is pattern created by working a combination of buttonhole stitch with the arms at different heights along the line. Detached chain stitch (lazy daisy stitch) and beads were added last. Threads The apricot stranded cotton floss and the buttonhole …
Detail: This is the first detail on block 36. It is a slipped detached chain stitches further embellished with beads and sequins. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped the button box. All articles are …
This band which is part of section 30 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler . The is pattern created by first working two lines of buttonhole stitch with the arms at different heights to make triangular formations along the line. In the peaks and valleys I have added a small flower motif. Seed beads …
Gosh one day it feels like an age since I started documenting this quilt then the next day I am surprised to be moving on to another block. It is time to introduce Block 36 which is another that has a strong colour scheme. I hope you will enjoy the …
