For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 184

This is variation on basic buttonhole stitch which is worked from side to side. Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida fabric using a hand dyed cotton thread which is about the same weight and thickness as perle 8 Size: The sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide and all …

A stitched self portrait

The Stitched Autobiography of Salley Mavor has been highlighted in Threads magazine by April M. Mohr. Some readers may know Salley Mavor’s blog  the Wee Folk Studio. Do check it out if you have not encountered it before. I have always been interested in self portrait and autobiographical pieces in …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 183

This is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch which slants. Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida fabric using a hand dyed cotton thread which is about the same weight and thickness as perle 8 Size: The sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide and all sections are stitched together …

Cq Detail 142

The detail: Stitches: A foundation row of chevron stitch, was worked then further decorated with straight stitches and brass flower beads. Thread: Perle 5 and perle 8 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped the …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 182

This is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch which slants. Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida fabric using a hand dyed cotton thread which is about the same weight and thickness as perle 8 Size: The sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide and all sections are stitched together …