Introducing block 42 on the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt

This is block 42 of the I dropped the button box quilt. This crazy quilt block is in tones of blue and soft apricot-pinks. 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 …

Using a sketchbook as a thinking tool

Over on A list Apart, Mike Rohde has written a good article about the advantages of using a sketchbook as a thinking tool. The points he makes in Sketching: the Visual Thinking Power Tool can be applied to any creative practice. That includes any creative practice that is associated with textiles. …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 444

This band on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler  is made up of cross stitch, bugle beads and herringbone stitches. Threads: Hand dyed cotton and commercial stranded cotton floss Fabric: 26 cnt linen Date: This section of the sampler was worked during April and May of 2008. Size: The For …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler – Band 443

This is another part of the border stitching on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is made up of back stitch and beaded straight stitches. Threads: Cotton perle #8 Fabric: 26 cnt linen Date: This section of the sampler was worked during April and May of 2008. …