The theme of “summer” for the CQ MagOnline July issue prompted Julie Yonge to share her lovely Butterflies and Wild Roses for block of the month including information on how she made the 3 dimensional butterflies. Yes that is rioght CQMag Online is out. Allison Aller has written an article …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This detail on block 48 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is a cluster of vintage 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 dropped the …
This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with oyster chain stitch and French knots Threads: Hand dyed silk thread Fabric: Hand dyed cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid to late 2008. …
This is design is part of the Friday Freebie series. Once again I think this medallion motif would be useful around the holiday season and can be used on cards or on tree decorations. If you look back in the series you will notice that the last 3 weeks are …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam embellishment on block 48 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is made up of a lace secured with tied herringbone. I then further embellished the seam with seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate …
This band is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with twisted chain stitch Threads: Novelty knitting yarn Fabric: Hand dyed cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid to late 2008. Size: The For Love of …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This detail on block 48 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt consists of two pieces of lace set side by side along the seam. I then further embellished them with seed beads and simple embroidery. The stitches used are detached chain stitch and …
