Time to introduce another strong coloured block ad Block 37 is in rich jewel tones. If you click on the image above you will see a larger version I hope you will enjoy the focus on each detail over the next few weeks. When I started this I never quite …
The is pattern created by working a combination of buttonhole, straight stitches and French knots Threads Perle #5 cotton, wool and stranded cotton 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 are …
Crazy quilt seam detail: This is the last detail on block 36 as you can see it is cluster of buttons. They are all modern buttons and sit mainly on piece 2 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments …
Over on Stitchin Fingers we have a tutorial for a new variety of silk ribbon rose. On the Stitchin Fingers site, if you look along the tabs you will see a new tutorial tab and the first tutorial on the site is a Silk ribbon embroidery tutorial on how to work “Lucy’s Rose” …
The is pattern created by working a combination of buttonhole and straight stitches and long vintage bugle beads Threads Perle #5 cotton, a matt Danish cotton hand dyed by me. Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different …
Crazy quilt seam detail: This seam runs along the edge of piece 7 on block 36. It is a bit difficult to see but beads are worked along the edge of gold rickrack What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments …
Raised Close Herringbone The Raised Close Herringbone stitch is usually worked in the shape of leaves and incorporated in floral sprays. It is a self-padding stitch that adds texture and interest to a spray. I recommend using a blunt tapestry needle when working Raised Close Herringbone Stitch. This avoids splitting …
