Note Unfortunately Stitchin Fingers no longer exists as the site closed late 2016 so I have removed the links in this post For those who have not paid a visit to Stitchin Fingers lately you may want to check it out as the site is getting a spruce up, and …
This is the last part of section 26 and it seems appropriate that this band has come around as we are in election mode again. The top row is twisted chain stitch and the lettering is worked in back stitch. All stitches are worked in hand dyed cotton perle #8 …
Detail: These vintage buttons are further embellished with seed bead tassels that dangle over the edge of the block . Also if you look along the seam line you will see French knots and bullion knots couching down a textured thread. Thread: Perle #5 and # 8 cotton for French …
Stitches: The central row of this band is made of tied herringbone stitch. I then worked straight stitches in the form of triangles and crosses were added before the seed beads were added last Thread Worked in hand dyed cotton perle #8 Fabric: Linda, 27cnt evenweave fabric produced by Zweigart …
I have been thoroughly enjoying browsing the gallery of Second Stage finalists for the Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery. This year the high quality of the entries has been pure pleasure. The prize aims to promote the use of hand embroidered surface embellishment within costume and interiors and the …
Detail: This seam is embellshed with an up and down feather stitch variation, as one of the spines is a bullion knot. Tucked between the spines are detached chain stitches, topped with a seed bead. Thread: Perle #5 cotton hand dyed by me What is the story? This regularly published …
Kenneth King has written a tutorial for Threads magazine on how to make a Braided Belt. It’s an old idea with a modern feel. As I mentioned a week or so ago, this time of year I start poking about looking for gift ideas. They get bookmarked until a later …
