The detail: Stitches: This morning the detail on block 24 is seam decorated witha a line of detached chain stitches arranged like part daisies. In the middle of each motif I have added a seed bead. Thread: A hand dyed perle 8 cotton thread Dyes: Procion dye for the cotton embroidery thread What is the …
Threads Magazine has once again run an excellent online article that introduces readers to Creating Chemical Cutwork using Fiber Etch “This fiber remover chemically melts away cotton, linen, and other plant-fiber fabrics. Using synthetic embroidery thread, you can embroider a plant-fiber fabric. Just apply a thin layer of Fiber Etch …
Stitches The first detail on section 24 is a line of Oyster stitch worked with a seed bead added to the middle. Thread A hand dyed mulberry silk thread Fabric: Dress or tea towel Linen Dyes: Procion dyes used on the silk thread Date: This section of the sampler was …
This morning the detail on block 24 is a hand made ceramic button of a house that I fell in love with and seemed to sit on the block perfectly. The fabric is a vintage cotton and the pattern feels like it represents a forest. What is the story? This regularly published series aims …
Over on Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions Blog your will find that Maureen has released free, the pattern for her Arm Chair Sewing Caddy. This type of caddy not only looks good but is also very useful. If you have not seen this type of design in use they hang over the …
Band 200 was the end of section 13 so it is time to introduce the next. From here on I am afraid my band sampler documentation gets a little complicated. I have decided to keep section 14 private, as this sampler was used to demonstrate some points in my online …
The detail: This detail decorates the sides of lace with three straight stitches and seed beads The lace runs across piece 4 on block 24 of the “I dropped the button box” quilt. What is the back story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and …
