This band is a traditional pattern worked in cross stitch. The date is worked in back stitch. Thread: A hand dyed superfine merino wool. Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on 26 count linen. Dyes: Procion dyes for thread. Size: All samples are 15 cm (6 inches) wide and stitched …
Time to introduce block 11 as placed on this grid. The block actually found itself set sideways by accident in the I dropped the Button Box quilt but to be honest no one has ever noticed (or they are too polite to say) Once again I hope people will enjoy …
The first row of stitching band (which is not wobbly just photographed that way!) is a line of a stitch listed as Eastern stitch on page 224 of Complete Guide to Embroidery Stitches (Reader’s Digest) The second row is Sorbello stitch. I wanted to see what they looked like side …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with a line of chevron stitch, which has had a thread laced through it. A line of detached chain stitches topped the chevron stitches and a further detached chain was worked in different thread. Finally pistil stitches were worked in the V of the chevron stitches. Threads: …
This area of stitching was worked using a number of highly textured stitches and pulled stitches. In it you will find bullion knots, buttonhole wheel stitch, cast on stitch, double cast on stitch, drizzle stitch, French knots, whipped spider’s wheel alongside beads of various shapes and sizes. The leaves are edged with …
I promised I would show people how I hand dyed thread using procion dyes and the hot water method. I use procion MX dyes and there is lots of information online on how to mix and use these dyes. I have a list of resources online that teach people to …
This detail on crazy quilt block 10 is a cluster of buttons and charms which sits to the left side of the block. Buttons are both vintage and modern. The charm was bought back from Washington when Jerry went there on a business trip. What is the story? This regularly published series …
