Section 36 on the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler

With TAST 2012 around the corner some people are considering working a long band sampler. Most questions have revolved around what fabric I use and how I chose the width. I have a Sampler FAQ that answers most question.  To be honest I have used all sort so fabrics because …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 525

This is the last band on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler.  I was experimenting with patterns of simple stitches worked in different threads. Thread: Hand dyed rayon, wool, cotton and a metalic blending thread Fabric: Hand dyed Aida Date: This section of the sampler was …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 524

This band is on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler.  I was experimenting with patterns of simple stitches. On this band is straight stitch and Algerian Eye. Thread: Hand dyed wool, rayon ribbon floss and cotton Fabric: Hand dyed Aida Date: This section of the sampler …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 523

This band is on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler.  I was experimenting with patterns of freeform cross stitch. Thread: Hand dyed rayon, wool  and knitting yarn with a metalic blending thread Fabric: Hand dyed Aida Date: This section of the sampler was worked early 2009. …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 522

This band is on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler.  I was experimenting with patterns of simple stitches inspired by chicken scratch embroidery. On this band cross stitch is laced between spaced bugle beads. Thread: Hand dyed  knitting yarn with rayon ribbon floss Fabric: Hand dyed …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 521

This band is on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler.  I was experimenting with patterns of simple stitches. On this band is straight stitch, cross stitch, Algerian Eye and beads. Thread: Hand dyed rayon, wool  and knitting yarn with a metalic blending thread Fabric: Hand dyed …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 520

This area is to be found on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler.  I was experimenting with simple patterns on Aida. This is a pattern of long tail chain stitches, some straight sttiches sequins and seed beads. Thread: Hand dyed perle #8 cotton Fabric: Hand dyed …