The detail: On this seam runs between piece 3 and piece 6 on block 22 . The section is covered with a corner of a lace hankie. The edge is laced arrow stitch. From buttons I created a line of ‘flowers’ along the seam What is the story? This regularly published series …
This is variation on basic buttonhole stitch which is feather stitch. Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida fabric using a hand dyed cotton thread which is about the same weight and thickness as perle 8 Size: The sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide and all sections are stitched …
The detail: On this seam which runs along the side of piece 6 on block 22 is covered with lace. The edge is laced arrow stitch. The foundation tow of stitches is worked using perle 5 cotton and it is laced with a knitting ribbon. Seed beads further embellish the lace and …
My Youtube browsing turned up this knitted building done by urban fibre artist Denise Litchfield
This is variation on basic buttonhole stitch which is worked in units of 3 arms that swing from side to side. Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida fabric using a hand dyed cotton thread which is about the same weight and thickness as perle 8 Size: The sampler is …
Last Wednesday I was very good and reported a finished block for my lace quilt. This Wednesday I have a pile of dyed threads to show you. That’s it! That is what I have been doing but I was considerably slowed down because we have had rain. The most rain …
The detail: On this section of block 22 using vintage buttons I created a line of ‘flowers’ along the seam which had been stitched in feather stitch using perle 5 cotton. The button are held on with seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document …
