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 …
Long Shadow Stilts has released a new video of their latest show Lydian Age. They have compressed the story of a 45 minute show into 5 minutes. Side note: My daughter Eve is the perfomer in this piece. If you enjoy the video you might like to go to the …
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 …
For those who want a contemporary take on their sewing projects don’t miss browsing the sewing section of the ReadyMade site where there are loads of economical and green DIY projects. Many are quick and easy to make so if you only have basic sewing skills don’t fear there is …
