< This detail is a cluster of buttons. The pale blue one is a vintage button I received in a swap the others are all modern buttons Placement and Foundation Fabric: This feature mainly sits on piece 2 and just nudges into piece 6. The fabric and diagram used have been …
Stitches: This seam is created by working buttonhole stitch which is then decorated with detached chain stitch and sequins and beads Thread: DMC perle thread 5 for the buttonhole and DMC stranded cotton (floss) for the floral spikes. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is between piece 3 and pieces 1 and 2. …
Stitches: This detail is a variation of feather stitch which is many crazy quilters favourite. The ends of the spines have been decorated with beads. Thread: I received this thread in a swap and I don’t know what it is but it is a thread that is braided rather than …
The first detail on block is a simple treatment of Ric rac braid. Stitches: On the peaks of the ric rac Straight stitches are added. It is only when I photographed this that I realised I had 3 straight stitches on one side of the braid and 5 on the …
I think this block is a little more interesting than the last block. Since it is one of the blocks that never made it to the I dropped the Button Box gallery, I hope people will enjoy seeing it. When I put images of this quilt online, I never got around to …
This detail is a cluster of buttons that act a key point of focus on the block. Thread: The buttons are stitched on with black coton a broder Placement: On block 1 the buttons break the seam between piece 6 and pieces 1, 3 and 5 Type of lace, braid or trim A …
Stitches: Below the beads are 4 stitches called tulip stitch which also called Slipped Detached Chain stitch. It is a varation on detached chain stitch as the make it you make a long anchor stitch when you work the chain and simply thread a second stitch through the anchor stitch. You can make …
