This embroidered seam detail is on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It consists of a row of herringbone further embellished with arrow stitch both worked in perle #5 thread, then I added seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate …
At first glance block 59 looks a bit dull but on the quilt is sits well. The tones are designed to fit in with the diagonal bands of colour on the I Dropped the Button Box quilt. If you want to see the quilt again, visit the CQ details FAQ …
This button cluster is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . Apart from the large brown button towards the top they are all modern buttons. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …
This seam is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . I used oyster stitches worked in rayon ribbon floss to decorate this seam before adding seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments …
This seam is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt. I covered the seam in ric rac then worked straight stitches and zig zag chain in perle #5 thread . What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand …
This seam is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . Using a perle #5 cotton I worked a line of buttonhole. I then added rather wobbly French knots worked in a metallic thread (which was the thing that made them wobbly of course). What …
This seam is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . I worked a line of alternating buttonhole in a fine ribbon thread. Before adding seed beads I worked detached chain stitches and straight stitches at the top and base of the arms. What is …
