Introducing block 9 on the “I dropped the button box” quilt

I would like to introduce block 9  in the I dropped the Button Box quilt. I hope people will enjoy seeing it in more detail over the next week or so. A little information about this block follows. Fabric content: Item Count:  As I have explained before this quilt is a …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 93


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This is another band of stitching in which I experimented with patterns. The top and bottom of the band is  a row of zig-zag chain stitch followed by double herringbone. The middle row is Algerian eye stitch with satin stitch between each one.  Thread: Zig zag chain stitch is worked in hand …

Work in Progress Wednesday


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Hi all here I am waving two more diamond blocks around with a silly expression on my face that really says “Am I a good girl or what?” This week I had one more light block. There is a couple more  light diamonds and I am done. In fact I …

CQ Detail 59


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Buttons  As you can see CQ detail 59 is a cluster of buttons. All of them are modern with the exception of the smallest metal button which is vintage. The Butterfly is also technically a button. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This cluster covers the seam between piece 6  and pieces 1, …

International Freeform Guild 2009 show


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The International Freeform Guild has a web gallery up of the 2009 show.   Four Seasons includes 52 freeform crochet artists. Countries from all around the globe are represented. This year artists were not restricted to creating a scrumble they were just asked to create a freeform crochet piece that …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 92


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  This area of stitching I was experimenting with pattern. Starting and the top of the band and working towards the middle, the pulled stitches are an upright cross – it is just the same as a cross stitch only turned 45 degrees to an upright position and worked in …

CQ Detail 58


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Stitches: This lace is edged with a combination of  straight stitch and  up and down buttonhole stitch.  Thread: The up and down buttonhole is worked in rayon ribbon floss and the apricot straight stitch is stranded cotton floss. The metallic thread is a DMC metallic thread that is gold with a black twist of …