Stitches: This seam is embellished with a variety based on stepped and threaded running stitch. Instead of running stitch I worked two lines of detached chain stitch then threaded them with a boucle yarn. Then along the edge I used detached chain and straight stitches Thread: The foundation row os detached chain …
This morning I will be introducing block 16, of the I dropped the button box quilt. As you can see this block consists of 7 pieces of light coloured fabric in it. Although it has only 7 pieces of fabric there are quite a few buttons. Fabric content: Piece 1: …
The last detail on this block is a button and bead spray. In the cluster are both vintage and modern buttons and beads, some dome shaped sequins and a lace motif which was hand dyed by me. The teapot charm was given to me by a friend Placement on block: …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with a line of feather stitch which is an old favourite of many crazy quilters. With ribbon I worked detached chain stitch in the V of the feather stitch. On the other side I added seed beads Thread: Perle thread #5, and silk ribbon Placement on block: On …
Stitches: This detail is a piece of old lace which has been edged with chain braid stitch on one side and quarter buttonhole wheel on the other. Thread: Perle cotton thread #5, and #8. Placement on block: On block 15 this lace cover the seam sits between piece 1 and piece 2 …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with a line of laced herringbone stitch which I have used to couch down some ribbon. Detached chin stitches are placed along the top of the ribbon. Thread: Perle thread #5 for the herringbone which has been laced with a fine metallic braid. The brown detached chain stitches …
This embellishment simply consists of two interesting buttons. Placement on block: On block 15 these sit in the lower right hand corner on piece 3 below the lace featured in detail 102 Buttons The small black button is vintage and very appealing What is the story? This regularly published series …
