In this line of stitching I used herringbone stitch to couch down some metallic gold cord Thread: DMC perle #5, and a gold metallic fine cord. Fabric: This section of my band sampler is worked on cream dress linen Size: All samples are 15 cm (6 inches) wide and stitched together …
Crazy quilting detail 98 is a line of vintage buttons that are embellishing a line of lace. The lace is further decorated with a pattern of detached chain stitch and straight stitches Thread: Perle thread #8 and a rayon thread Placement on block: On block 14 of the “I dropped the Button box” this …
This band of stitching is created by lacing a line of herringbone stitch with rayon ribbon floss Thread: Perle thread #5, and rayon ribbon floss Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on dress linen of an uneven weave Size: All samples are 15 cm (6 inches) wide and stitched together …
Stitches: This seam was started with a line of crossed buttonhole stitch and then was embellished with detached chain stitches tucked into the bottom of the cross. Along the top of the row I added pistil stitches (also known as long tail french knots) Thread: Perle thread #5, a hand dyed mercerised cotton and …
Gathering the Jewels houses over 30,000 images of objects, books, and other items from museums, archives and libraries throughout Wales. I was delighted to discover they have a crazy patchwork quilt dated 1884. (Screenshot above) You can browse the site by theme or use the search feature for a more …
This band of stitching is created by lacing a line of herringbone stitch. The stitch is laced as if you were working Twisted lattice band Thread: Perle thread #5, laced with rayon ribbon floss. Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on an uneven weave as it is cream dress …
Stitches: This seam is first embellished with a striped yellow ribbon. I have added embroidery to each side of the ribbon. On the top side I have worked a row of laced herringbone stitch. The bottom row is a pattern of detached chain stitch and straight stitches. In the middle of …
