Stitches This small motif is created using two buttonhole stitches and stem stitch. The motif is small about 3 cm or an inch and a bit high. Thread A hand dyed cotton perle 12 cotton Fabric: Dress linen Dyes: Procion dyes used on the thread Size: The sampler is 15 cm …
I have another crazy quilt block that I have completed and since it is Wednesday this is my work in progress show and tell. Actually it is more show than tell but I hope you enjoy it anyway. Where are the other blocks? You will find all the other …
Stitches: This detail is seam on which I first worked tied herringbone stitch which I laced with thread then added detached chain stitches. Thread: A hand dyed silk and wool Placement on block: This seam runs along the side of piece 3 which is illustrated in this article that introduced block 25 …
Stitches This line of stitches is a variety of buttonhole stitch that I have further embellished with French knots and a straight stitch. Thread A hand dyed cotton perle 8 Fabric: Dress linen Dyes: Procion dyes used on the thread Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 …
We were in Borders Bookstore yesterday and look at what they had classified under Horror. These are truly horrific books! Someone employed there has a sense of humour and I could not resist sharing.
I think many new hands to sewing will find this video on inserting a cushion zipper pillow zip informative and useful. Schuhby runs a soft furnishing forum Found with thanks Liz Watkin of Craft Digest
