Seam decoration on crazy quilt block:
This seam is to be found on block 45 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt. The edge was covered with hand dyed lace then I added a line of buttonhole, beads, sequins and straight stitches
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 button box. All articles are categorised in the projects under Crazy Quilt details which enables readers to browse back through the series.
Free Crazy quilt block patterns
In the process of documenting the seam decorations on this quilt, as I get to each block I am diagramming it out for readers as a free crazy quilt pattern. Links to these free pattern pages are listed on the CQ details FAQ page.
Copyright
I have released the block patterns and stitch ideas for non commercial use but I retain all copyright. Please attribute the work to me, and link back to this blog. You may not take whole articles from this series and republish online. Link please dont republish.
Hi, I have just been sitting with my mouth open looking in awe at the wonderful crazy quilt 'I dropped the button box'.
I love making crazy quilt blocks but sometimes get a block. I don't think this will happen again now that I have your inspiration to get me going again.
I love your work
Briony
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