Stitches: This stitch is Spanish Feather Stitch Thread: Rayon ribbon floss Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is between piece 3 and piece 4 on the diagram used when I introduced block 3. I also discussed the fabric used in the same post. What is the back story? This regularly …
Stitches: This is an example of stepped threaded running stitch used in crazy quilting. Thread: The foundation rows of running stitch is worked in a hand dyed mercerised cotton and it is threaded with a synthetic knitting ribbon. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is between piece 5 and piece 1. The …
I am up to documenting the third block of this quilt I think this block is also a little more interesting than the first block. I hope people will enjoy seeing it again in more detail. I must admit to be enjoying this process of documenting this quilt as I remember …
Stitches: This seam is made up of Cretan stitch laced with chenille thread and further decorated by tulip stitch which is made up of detached chain stitch with two stitches slipped through the tie that ties down the chain stitch. Thread: DMC perle thread 5 for the Cretan stitch and tulip stitch. …
Stitches: This seam embellishment is built on a band of chevron stitch, which is topped off with a row of ‘flowers’ made of> detached chain andstraight stitch with the flower being a bead. Thread: DMC perle thread 5. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is between piece 1 and piece 2. The …
This detail is a section of embroidered lace. Stitches: Stitches used here are fly stitch, French knot, and Oyster stitch. Thread: A hand dyed silk which is about the same weight and thickness and perle 8 purchased in bulk from a weavers supplier and hand dyed by me. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This lace …
This detail is a small charm which I added because most of the fabrics on this block is from a quilt I made my daughter for her 18th birthday. She was very active in theatre during her teen years and well into her early 20’s. So this charm is a …
