It is time to introduce block 14, of the I dropped the button box quilt. I must admit to enjoying the process of documenting this quilt. As I write, I remember just how much I enjoyed stitching it. I think it was the ‘all pieces different’ aspect that was a …
This band of stitching is created by a line of herringbone stitch which is then tied with what I call a loop stitch. I made it up but I am sure someone else before me has done the same thing and it is documented. Thread: Perle thread #5 Fabric: This section of …
Craft Patterns and Tutorials publishes tutorials and points to resources online. Published in both English and Turkish, anyone interested in hand embroidery techniques particularly Silk Ribbon will enjoy it. Crazy quilters will find much on the site to keep them busy too. So make a cuppa before you head over …
Buttons: The last detail on block 13 is a cluster of buttons. With the exception of the very top button they are all vintage. Some I found at what we call “swap meets” or “Trash and Treasure” markets. I think in America people call them “boot sales”. Some of these …
This band of stitching is created by a line of herringbone stitch, then tying it with cross stitch Thread: Perle thread #5 Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on cream dress linen whichis an uneven weave Size: All samples are 15 cm (6 inches) wide and stitched together in one …
Stitches: Detail 93 is tucked in the corner of the block. I have embellished a piece of braid with detached chain stitches and a seed bead Thread: Perle thread #5 Placement on block: This detail sits in the lower left had corner on piece 4 on block 13 Braid: This braid was …
As I promised in my last post about my diamond quilt here is a photo of the diamond quilt on the wall. Click on the image and you will be taken to a larger photograph. The ACT Embroiderers’ Guild had a lovely evening with the exhibition being opened by Senator …
