Two dramatic bands on my hand embroidery sampler are 734 and 735. Both are samples of Threaded Arrow stitch. Above is a band where I worked a line of arrow stitch and then a line of threaded arrow. The foundation Arrow stitches on all rows is worked in a hand …
I have found another collection of free hand embroidery patterns hosted by the Antique Pattern Library. These are real gems, so in the spirit of sharing I am providing some eye candy from the collection so you can see if it will suit you needs. The Antique pattern library provide …
Crazy quilt block 87 is a green toned block which contrasts well against the warm autumnal tones of the blocks next to it. (To see a larger photo of Crazy Quilt Block 87 click on the image of the block.) Lines of different coloured blocks run diagonally across the quilt. It was a challenge …
Padded Satin stitch is a very effective way to define and emphasise an area in your embroidery. You can work padded satin in a shape of one colour or jazz it up and give it a contemporary twist by changing colour and thread. Padding can be a number of techniques or you can combine …
I have more close up details from my long hand embroidery sampler. Detail 727 is Algerian Border stitch worked in a hand dyed silk thread that is about the same thickness as perle #8 thread. Algerian Border stitch is an interesting stitch, it is a form of Algerian Eye stitch which is overlapped to …
Wheatear stitch is a versatile, simple stitch to work that is very easy to add a bead too as you embroider. The trick with any of the hand embroidery stitches you add beading to, is to use a size 26 tapestry needle. Since the eye of a tapestry needle is long you can thread …
