Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This is the last detail on block 47 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt. It is a cluster of modern buttons. 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 …
On the Home Made Simple site I discovered a free pattern for paper butterflies. They can be easily adapted to applique or used as a motif in hand embroidery. The pattern is delivered as a PDF file. Enjoy!
This area part of Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: Zig-zag, chain stitch worked row upon row Threads: Hand dyed cotton perle #8 Fabric: Hand dyed Aida cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked during July 2008. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam decoration on block 47 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is a piece of commercial braid which I have attached using straight stitches. There is also a charm of a sun on the edge. What is the story? This regularly published …
This area is on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: Detached chain stitch, chain stitch, straight stitch, and seed beads Threads: Hand dyed cotton perle #8 and hand dyed wool Fabric: Hand dyed Aida cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked during …
I have another Crazy Quilt block to share. I took it with me to the Crazy Quilt Adventure as I hate not having something on the go to work but I had not beaded it so this week I finished it off.
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam decoration from block 47 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is made up of a line of crossed buttonhole, detached chain stitch and a seed bead. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered …
