Day 14 of 100 details in 100 days is a simple way to use ribbon and beads on a block. As you can see a ribbon was first fixed to the block and then a bead trail was added to give the area more zest. This is the project the …
The weather is cold here in OZ. I found this collection of knitting patterns online. The site has all sorts of goodies but my surprise was to see these leg warmers . Please don’t tell me they are back in fashion!
Day 13 of 100 details in 100 days is a way I embellish lace. I simply pick out a small detail and line with seed beads. I like the change in texture between the glass beads and the lace. This particular lace is trimmed with a small bobbles which I …
For the last decade we have been trying to replace the broken lid of a teapot which is my absolute favourite. Jerry finally, after a long quest found it in Berlin. I love this teapot for it is a real teapot by that I mean it’s the shape you think …
This freebie design from the Kreinik website for a Black Magic Butterfly could be easily included on a crazy quilt block by using waste canvas or as part of needlework sampler. Check it out its nicer than the run of the mill freebies.
The Detail for day 12 comes from the 8 inch crazy quilt block I have just finished. This seam embellishment consists of an arrangement of straight stitch worked in rayon ribbon and DMC pearl 8 thread. These were then topped with a row of Oyster stitch worked in DMC 8 …
Well the dithering is over and I have finished the treacle block. I thought you might like to see it. As usual click on the image and you will taken to larger view and information about the block and the stitches I used on it. If that view is not …
