Detail: This detail was a little difficult to photograph but the edge of this seam is embroidered with a free form feather stitch which was then embellished with novelty thread, French knots and beads. These beads have a pearlescent sheen and the shell which matches the theme has the same …
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 …
Detail: The edge of this seam is embellished with some hand dyed vintage lace which was first covered with ribbon. The ribbon was couched down using stepped threaded running stitch. This is a very effective way to edge some lace particularly if it is old and is a bit tatty. …
Stitches This seam on section 25 is a wisteria vine created from detached chain, French knots, and stem stitch in hand dyed perle cotton. 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 …
It is time to introduce block 28. This block is always difficult to photograph as it is highly textured but I hope you will enjoy it. Fabric content: Piece 1: Cotton Piece 2: Cotton Piece 3: Metallic after five fabric Piece 4: Cotton covered with lace Piece 5: Silk Piece …
A bit of favourites tidy up led me to this interesting website. This collection of Embroidery from Boston is exhibited at The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA). There are a few band samplers in the collection so if you have been following the regular series about my band sampler …
Stitches This detail on sampler section 25, is a prairie point made of wide ribbon which has been decorated with straight stitches and 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 different strips of …
