Introducing block 30 in the “I dropped the button box” quilt


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We are now at block 30. I have always enjoyed this block and I hope you will too! Fabric content: Piece 1: A light weight tapestry type fabric used in soft furnishing Piece 2: Moire Silk Piece 3: Cotton Piece 4: A light weight soft furnishing fabric Piece 5: Linen …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 350


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Detail: This motif is whipped stem stitch a small detached chain stitch and bead. It is worked using a perle #8 cotton thread which was hand dyed by me using procion dyes. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007.   Size:   The For Love of Stitching Band …

The value of notebooks to Bruce Chatwin

This interview with Bruce Chatwin’s wife about his use of notebooks reveals how he dumped everything in to them. For those who are interested in the creative process or use studio journals you will find the insight to Bruce Chatwin’s process thought provoking. I was particularly intrigued with his ideas …

CQ Detail 198


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Detail: This is the last detail on this block. The detail featured today is a piece of hand dyed lace that is tucked into the lower right hand corner of  block 29 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …

Work in Progress Wednesday: Lace crazy quilt block 6

Today I would like to share another completed crazy quilt block number 6 of my next project, my lace quilt. If you click on the image you will see a larger version. Where are the other blocks?   You will find all the other blocks in the Lace Quilt category

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 349


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Detail: This is a small seam embroidered using chevron stitch which was interlaced then on the return I worked straight stitches and added seed beads. 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 …

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Detail: The detail today is another cluster of buttons that sit on the edge of a vintage ribbon. Placement on block:  These sit at the base of  block 29 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy …