Stitches: This band illustrates experiments with buttonhole wheel, chain stitch, Cast on Stitch, Double cast on stitch, twisted chain stitch, Whipped Spider’s Wheel stitch, French knot, bullion knot, detached chain stitch, Palestrina knot, Oyster stitch and Basque knot Thread: In this section DMC perle thread 3, 5, and 8 is used. Also DMC floss a hand …
As I said yesterday the next section of the band sampler is free form and there are numerous stitches and threads used. It can’t be divided into into ‘bands ‘ as such but I will do the best I can and more of it will appear tomorrow. Stitches: This band …
It is time for a little work in progress report. I have another diamond block done. Only one as summer, the fact that Jerry is on leave and other things such as the garden are taking my time. But for all that here is another block that will go towards …
This next section I do not know how to divide into ‘bands ‘ as it is fairly freeform and more of it will appear tomorrow. Stitches: This band illustrates experiments with long and short stitch, buttonhole wheel, chain stitch, twisted chain stitch and knotted Creten Thread: Long and short stitch …
I have been asked for a picture of the Bone sampler section that I completed as a WISP last year. It was worked as part of the samples for the Sumptuous Surfaces class I offer. Here it is. Click on the image and it will take you to a larger …
Band 11 is really two bands but they are so much the same that I have grouped them together. Stitch: This band illustrates experiments with whipped fly stitch. Thread: The first foundation row of fly stitch is worked in a hand dyed Danish cotton which is about the same thickness …
The Allliance for American quilts has announced a contest for quilters that honors the spirit of the crazy quilt. If you are not in the USA don’t turn off because this is one of the few American quilting organisations that accepts international competitors. The quilts must be 16 inches square …
