Month: June 2009
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: Piece 1: Polyester Satin Piece 2: Polyester. Piece 3: Velvet costuming scrap …
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When a swap is not a swap
I had an email which is really a scam so I thought I would let folks know that his type of scam is going on again. I say again because it comes in a few forms sometimes described as a “quilt square club” or “charm square club”.(Please note I am …
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For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 93
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 …
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Work in Progress Wednesday
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 …
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CQ Detail 59
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, …
