This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It runs alongside some vintage lace. I worked a line of twisted chain stitch in rayon ribbon floss. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and …
The Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont (1846-1890) is published online as a web site. The book hold 16 chapters that range across many areas of needlework. For anyone looking for pulled and drawn stitches there is a chapter on Single Cut Openwork and a chapter on Whitework which is useful. Under …
This area is found on section 41 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is a variation on Italian border stitch. I worked it using a hand dyed silk thread that is the same thickness as cotton perle #5 . The linen background is also dyed using procion …
This week I would like to share the start of another 7 inch block for the lace quilt. I have started a seam but that is it. If you click on the image you will be able to see a larger version. Where are the other lace quilt blocks? …
Knotted loop stitch is described as being ideal for borders but if you play with the height and spacing of the arms it can be a very interesting stitch to explore. Even though it is is normally worked between to parallel rows it can be stacked or worked free form. Here …
This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is a piece of velvet ribbon that I attached then worked bullion rose buds along the ribbon. Along one side of the ribbon, I added detached chain stitch and some novelty beads that are shaped …
This area is found on section 41 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is a Italian border stitch worked in a pattern using hand dyed silk thread. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which …
