Crazy quilt Seam Detail 408

This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt.  The lace which was added to the block as it was pieced is  further secured with detached chain stitches worked in hand dyed cotton perle #8. Below is it is a variation of threaded arrow stitch. …

Introducing block 61 on the I Dropped the Buttonbox Quilt

Lots of people respond  to block 61 as they like the little lace ballerina. This block forms part of a lighter band that runs diagonally down the quilt. If you want to see the I Dropped the Button Box quilt again, visit the CQ details FAQ page as there is …

CQ Detail 407

This actually a seam on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. You cant see the seam because I covered it in buttons! What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped the …

CQ Detail 405

This embroidered seam detail  on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is a seam of twisted chain stitches that I have decorated with seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my …

CQ Detail 403

This seam on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt is covered with commercial braid and then further decorated with straight stitch worked in perle # 5 cotton. I added seed beads to the end of each stitch. What is the story? This regularly published series aims …