Band description: This band is a variation on basic buttonhole stitch Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida. I only used one thread on this section of the sampler. It is a cotton thread which was hand dyed by me with procion dyes Size: The sampler is 15 cm …
Today I am introducing block 19, of the “I dropped the button box” quilt. As you can see this block consists of 7 pieces. Some of the fabric used in this block are a bit different as they are not normally included in crazy quilting blocks. I have seen loads of …
Band description: This is the first band in the section and is basic buttonhole stitch Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida. I only used one thread on this section of the sampler. It is a cotton thread which was hand dyed by me. Dyes: Procion cold water …
Embroidery and Embroider is a site where it is well worth making a cuppa and settling back for a good browse as it houses more then 300 free traditional embroidery designs. There is patterns for Assisi, Florentine or Bargello embroidery, Alphabets if you love samplers, Blackwork and heaps of resources …
Detail: This embellishment is a cluster of buttons and charms that sit on top of some hand dyed synthetic lace. The lace was dyed with disperse dyes. Placement on block: On block 18 this lace runs along the side of piece 6 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to …
It is time to introduce section 12 of the For the Love of Stitching Sampler. I hope over the next few weeks people will enjoy seeing the various patterns and forms of buttonhole I explored on this sampler. Section 12 of my band sampler was completed it December 2005. At …
Detail: This seam embellishment is made of interlacing herringbone stitch and adding a straight stitch and beads in the spaces Thread: Rayon ribbon floss and perle cotton Placement on block: On block 18 this lace runs along the side of piece 3 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand …
