Detail: This is a small seam embroidered using chevron stitch which was interlaced then on the return I worked straight stitches and added seed beads. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of …
Detail: The detail today is another cluster of buttons that sit on the edge of a vintage ribbon. Placement on block: These sit at the base of block 29 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy …
Detail: This seam is embellished first with some lace then some small embroidered rose buds. The rose buds are made of bullion knots worked in hand dyed wool and the bud is fly stitch worked in perle #8 cotton which is also hand dyed. Date: This section of the sampler …
Detail: This detail consists of a cluster of button and a small lace motif that has been stitched on then further embellished with seed beads. Placement on block: These buttons sit on piece 4 on block 29 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the …
Detail: This seam is embellished with buttonhole stitch, detached chain stitch and pistil stitch. They are all worked in cotton thread that is hand dyed. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It …
Science Daily has published an interesting article that scientifically proves theories about using compositional devices to guide the viewers eye around an image. Eye tracking studies have proved how great painters like Rembrandt engage and guide the eye of the viewer around a painting literally taking us on a visual …
Detail: This seam is covered with two lines of laced arrow stitches that have been tied at the corners with contrasting thread. I did this by weaving the thread over and under the arms of the arrow stitches. Along the middle of the seam I worked upright cross stitches. I …
