2020 crazy quilt block 11

My next block for the  2020 challenge is done!   As you can see, I had fun with 2020 crazy quilt block 11. This was my starting point for the 2020 crazy quilt block 11. As I have said before, I have noticed that beginners often worry over the look of an …

Beaded Fern Stitch

Beaded Fern stitch is s simple, versatile variety of Fern stitch and is ideal to use in floral sprays and is an excellent stitch to use for simple Christmas wreaths. In this sample, I have used perle #8 hand-dyed variegated thread and a size 26 tapestry needle. Since the beading is done …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 597

Stitching Sample 597 is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is a section of freeform embroidery in which I also added beads to a mix of hand embroidery stitches. Stitches Used: Straight stitch, Satin stitch, French knots, Cross stitch, Rice stitch, Square Boss, Bullion knots …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 593

Stitching Sample 593 is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is an experiment using straight stitches and back stitches to form a pattern Stitches Used: Back stitch, straight stitch, and seed beads Thread: Caron watercolours  1 strand of #5 perle cotton Fabric: Linda …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 591

This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. I was experimenting with patterns using straight stitches Stitches Used: Straight stitch, and Algerian Eye Thread: Caron watercolours  1 strand of #5 perle cotton Fabric: Linda 27 count evenweave Date: This section of the sampler …

For the love of Stitching Band 564

This band is on section 39 of the Love of Stitch Band Sampler. For the full story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. On this area of my sampler I was experimenting with canvas work stitches based on straight stitch and playing with creating patterns using hand dyed thread. …