The stitch for Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 36, is… drum roll… Slipped Detached Chain stitch which is also known as Tulip Stitch. It does look a little like a flower. This stitch really comes alive when you experiment with different colours and threads. You can even use ribbon …
Last week, I announced we would have a catch-up TAST Break week. If you are up to date with your sampling, take a little break. I don’t know a stitcher who has not got other projects to work on — so this is your chance. For others who are in …
Tumbling block 9 sits middle left on the third row down on the Diamonds are forever quilt. You can download the patterns for the three diamonds that make up tumbling block 9. Here is light tone diamond, the mid tone diamond, and the dark tone diamond. Please Note! Each pdf …
Before I announce the stitches for Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 35, there is a little announcement. Next week will be a catch-up or break week, whichever applies to you. I notice some people are struggling to keep up or are falling behind. Don’t worry, that’s why we have …
Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 34, I am proposing an interesting version of buttonhole called Up and Down buttonhole. This version of buttonhole creates a line of paired buttonhole stitches that are tied at the base. It creates a different look from regular buttonhole. And you can use this …
For Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 33, I am introducing a textured stitch called Whipped wheel. This stitch produces a raised ribbed circle. Until you try it you don’t know how much fun this stitch can be. This is one of my favourite textured stitches. If you look closely …
For Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 32, I would like to introduce you to Raised Herringbone Band. This is an interesting stitch, but for some reason, I find I forget to use it! But this stitch is really remarkably handy once you learn it. This stitch makes a great …
