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 …
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 …
Crazy quilt seam decoration: This detail on block 37 is a cluster of metal buttons which sits towards the bottom of the block on piece 6. This is the last detail on block 37 which means of course on the next post I will be introducing block 38. What is the story? …
This band is created by working an alternating line of buttonhole, and adding beads. Threads Perle #5 cotton 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 are are stitched together to form one long strip. …
Crazy quilt seam decoration: This detail on block 37 is as you can see a cluster of buttons that also has a shoe charm added to it. The charm came from one of the baggies in swap I was involved in. The large green button is vintage. What is the story? This …
This band is created by working a line of buttonhole, and adding detached chain, straight stitches and seed beads. Threads Perle #5 cotton and rayon floss 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 are …
Crazy quilt seam decoration: This hand embroidered seam detail on block 37 is a line of alternating buttonhole which has been further decorated with quarter buttonhole wheels, detached chain stitch, French knots and beads. Thread: Cotton perle #8 and #5 thread What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate …
