This detail is a cluster of buttons which sit on the bottom right hand corner on block 23 of the “I dropped the button box” quilt. 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 button box. All …
Stitches This band of stitching consists of 5 rows of chain stitch. Three rows are threaded with metallic thread and these are spaced between two rows of whipped chain stitch. The whipping was done in the same metallic thread. Thread Hand dyed cotton laced with a metallic yarn called Excel Fabric: …
If you enjoy vintage embroidery or collect vintage embroidery transfers this site is worth bookmarking and browsing regularly. Hoop love is a flickr group devoted to sharing vintage embroidery transfers that are out of copyright. There are thousands of designs that have been posted to the group. If you are as …
The Detail: Once a good few years ago now someone said that ric-rac looked cheap in crazy quilting. Ever since I have used ric-rac in my crazy quilting. I have lots of fun with it as there are all sorts of ways to decorate it further with stitches. This seam …
For those who read Sprit Cloth and are fans of Jude’s work I am sure you will enjoy this video. Not only does Jude share some of her studio journal sketches but she talks about her creative process. Jude’s speaks about adding a block to the “story” and how stories …
It is time to introduce section 13 of the For love of stitching band sampler. As you can see it is only small. I was going to work a sampler of chain stitches but I broke the routine because I had to work samples for a course I was writing. …
The Art of the embroiderer is a show not to be missed. If you have an interest in historical textiles or costuming make yourself a cuppa settle down and browse The Art of the Embroiderer How I missed this show I dont know, but thanks goes out to Linda …
