CQ Detail 254

Crazy quilt seam decoration: This detail of a seam on block 38 is made up of straight stitch and novelty beads. Thread:  Perle #5 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 articles are …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 409

A line of alternating buttonhole is topped of with a square of straight stitches and a seed bead. Threads Wool, stranded cotton, perle cotton, and fine metallic cord Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 408

This band is part of the border (on the side of the sampler) which is made up of a mix of canvas stitches Threads Wool, stranded cotton, perle cotton, and metallic yarn Fabric: 26 cnt linen   Size:   The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It …

Introducing block 38 on the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt

Time to introduce block 38 which is made up of Victorian colours that are strong but not necessarily bright.  If you click on the image above you will see a larger version Over the next few weeks I will focus on each seam and embellishment. Fabric content: Piece 1: Polyester …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 407

This band is part of the border which is made up of a mix of canvas stitches Threads Wool, stranded cotton, perle cotton, and fine metallic cord Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which …