This row of stitching band is a blackwork pattern worked in back stitch because I wanted to use a variegated thread. The photos is a bit pinkish as in life the lighter parts of the thread is stronger and does show up better. Thread: A hand dyed cotton which is approximately the same …
Stitches: This is a tiny seam embellished with Cretan stitch then further decorated with detached chain stitch and French knots. It is about an inch or two long so easily missed when looking at the block. Thread: A hand dyed mercerised cotton (crochet thread) and stranded cotton floss. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam …
Over the next couple of weeks I will talk about each area of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler which was worked in April 1998 on 26 count linen. It is 6 inches wide In section 5 I took a different turn with my sampler experiments as I decided to work …
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Stitches: This seam was embellished with a line of tied herringbone stitch which was decorated with detached chain stitch, straight stitch, jewellery findings and seed beads. Thread: The herringbone is worked in rayon ribbon floss. The detached chain is worked in perle thread #8 and the straight stitches are worked in stranded cotton floss Placement and Foundation Fabric: …
Last week I promised myself I would post a weekly work in progress report. I am pleased I did as I have 2 more diamond block done. If anyone wants to share their work in progress for this week (must be this week to play) please feel free to do …
This area of stitching is a cluster of experiments in Algerian Eye stitch and variations. It is contrasted with a few Rhodes stitch and straight stitches worked on a diagonal to fill in odd blocks. Thread: Threads used in this sample are all hand dyed and include. wool, silk, perle cotton, mercerised …
