Stitches: This seam is embellished with a line of feathered up and down buttonhole stitch which has had a bullion knot worked in the middle Thread: A hand dyed high sheen silk Placement on block: On block 17 this seam sits between piece 1 and piece 2 Dyes: Procion cold water dyes for …
Stitches: This seam is decorated with a line of herringbone stitch, which I worked detached chain stitch into the crossed arms of the herringbone. I then slipped a stitch under the tie of the chain to create two arms either side of the chain stitch. This formation is called tulip stitch. To finish …
Today I am introducing block 17, of the “I dropped the button box” quilt. As you can see this block consists of 7 pieces. Fabric content: Piece 1: Chinese brocade Silk. Piece 2: Silk from one of my skirts. Piece 3: Velvet Piece 4: Silk Piece 5: Synthetic mix from …
Stitches: This seam is covered with a strip of lace which is then embellished with a line of detached chain stitches along one edge and a line of straight stitches each with a bead in the middle. Thread: Perle #8. Placement on block: On block 16 the seam runs along the edge of piece 6 What …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with a line of half buttonhole wheel stitches, each with a bead in the middle. Thread: Hand dyed silk the same thickness as perle #8. Placement on block: On block 16 the seam runs along the edge of piece 7 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to …
This detail is a cluster of vintage buttons which sit just below a small lace motif. Placement on block: On block 16 the seam that is being covered by the buttons edges piece 5 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with a line of buttonhole stitch decorated with bugel beads Thread: The thread is a fine braid like ribbon Placement on block: On block 16 this seam sits between piece 4 and piece 2 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand …
