CQ Detail 266

Crazy quilt seam decoration: This seam detail on block 39  is covered with braid and then further embellished with seed beads, detached chain and straight stitches . 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 …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 422

This is part of the border that runs along the side it is worked in canvas stitches Threads: Metallic braid and wool 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 …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 421

This band is made up of two lines of buttonhole stitch worked back to back Threads: 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 stitched together to form one …

Picot chain stitch tutorial

Picot Chain Stitch is an interesting variety of chain stitch that can be used as a linear stitch. Picot simply means knot or loop. This version has a picot on each chain stitch creating a slight ridge down the side of the line. In order to work this stitch it is …