Tag: Embroidery Sampler

This band is on section 39 of the Love of Stitch Band Sampler for the story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. On this area of my sampler I was experimenting with satin stitch, eyelets, Rhodes stitch and half Algerian eyelets. Threads used are hand dyed wool, perle …

This band is worked in  cross stitch and Algerian Eye stitch using hand dyed cotton. The thread was dyed by me with Procion dyes. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are stitched together to form …

This is the first band of section 39 worked in Autumn, March 2009. It is a blackwork pattern worked using back stitch as the thread was a variegated hand dyed silk. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric …

This is the last area on section 38 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler which was created after the Victorian bushfires.  This band is represents the burn ground. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are stitched together …

This area is part of section 38 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. As I explained when I introduced this section the sampler was stitched after the Victorian fires.  This band is adapted from a traditional blackwork pattern. Many people tragically lost their lives in these fires. I think the pattern speaks. Size: …

This area is part of section 38 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. This band is adapted needleweaving worked to represent charred and burnt tree trunks. I explained when I introduced this section I created the sampler after the Victorian fires. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. …