For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 419

This band was created by working two lines of closed buttonhole back to back. I then whipped the central line with a metallic thread and added beads in the valleys of the patten Threads: Cotton and a fine metallic cord Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band …

Free hand embroidery patterns from the 1907 Herrschner Catalogue

I was browsing the Antique pattern Library and discovered 3 files I had not spotted before. They are part of the 1907 Herrschner Catalogue. It caught my eye since it was described as “Herrschner, Frederick. Art Needlework Supplies General Catalog. Chicago, Frederick Herrschner, c.1907, 242pgs. Scans donated and photo edited …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 418

This band is made up of a  foundation of closed buttonhole stitches that have a line of arrow stitches that are topped off with a cross stitch and seed beads. Threads: Wool Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists …

From Studio Journal Design to Embroidered piece

This is article I move from studio journal design to embroidered piece. This is an example of taking a design in my studio journal and stitching it. I will start with sharing a photo of the finished project. The source of the design The idea for this project started because …

Introducing block 39 on the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt

Time for a shift in tone and to introduce block 39. I have always enjoyed this block. I am not sure why but I think it is the little bird print in the middle of the block.  If you click on the image above you will see a larger version …