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 …
This band is a form of alternating buttonhole stitch that moves up and down in a zig zag pattern. In the valleys I have attached a sequin secured with a seed bead and on the hills I added a seed bead. Threads: Wool Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love …
Crazy quilt button decoration: This cluster of vintage buttons on block 38 were collected over the years from thrift shop garments, swaps made with other crazy quilters, garage and swap meet sales and generally been a scavenger. The rich colours sit well and even the pale green workmans shirt button looks OK …
I was moved when Kevin Rudd, the then prime Minister made the long-awaited apology to the country’s original Australians and stolen generations. I marked it on my sampler. Threads: Perle cotton Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of …
Crazy quilt button decoration: This button on block 38 is a vintage button Jerry (my husband) found at a French market while he was on a business trip. Normally I wont split a set but I have 4 of these and I used one on this quilt. It is quite a large …
This band is made up of buttonhole worked reasonably close together in a scallop formation. At the peak of each scallop I worked 5 straight stitches in a fan shape and added a seed bead to the middle. Threads Wool Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band …
Crazy quilt lace decoration: This is a piece of hand dyed lace on block 38. Originally I found the piece on a second hand jacket. It was a fairly hideous thing discovered in a thrift shop. The garment had sleeves made of this lace, so I cut the sleeves off, cut …
