This band illustrates an example of stepped and threaded running stitch. Thread: The foundation row of running stitch is worked in hand dyed mercerised cotton and it is threaded with a hand dyed silk both are dyed by me. Fabric: This section of the sampler is worked on tea towel linen which is …
Stitches: This button was stitched on using 4 straight stitches. Thread: A metallic thread called Arista produced by Anchor Placement and Foundation Fabric: This button is placed on piece 3 on the diagram used when I introduced block 3. At the same time I also talked about the foundation fabrics I used. …
People usually delight in this band when they spot it. These butterfly motifs are made of an arrangement of 3 detached chain stitches which are used for the wings and the body of the butterfly is worked in a bullion knot. There are all sorts of variations to be created …
Over on Pat Winter’s Gatherings Pat has published a step by step illustrated tutorial on how to make tube beads These are quick, cheap and easily made. My daughter was taught how to do them when she was about 8 or 9 years old, so they are even suitable as a craft …
Stitches: This detail is a variety of laced herringbone stitch Thread: A foundation row of herringbone is worked in yellow perle thread no 5, and and then laced with rayon ribbon floss. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is between piece 1 and piece 2 on the diagram used when I introduced …
This band illustrates a favourite combination of feather stitch and French knots. Thread: Both threads are hand dyed cotton which is about the same weight as perle thread 8 which was purchased in bulk from a weavers supplier. Fabric: This section of the sampler is worked on tea towel linen which is not …
Stitches: This stitch is Spanish Feather Stitch Thread: Rayon ribbon floss Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is between piece 3 and piece 4 on the diagram used when I introduced block 3. I also discussed the fabric used in the same post. What is the back story? This regularly …
