This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with twisted chain stitch which I work row upon row in different threads. Threads: Hand dyed wool, silk, perle #5 thread and a fine novelty knitting yarn. Fabric: …
This is part of the Friday Freebie series where I offer a free embroidery pattern, clean up a vintage pattern or point to free pattern resources online. If you need to know how I would transfer this pattern to fabric, I have a tutorial on how to transfer embroidery designs …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: The seam embellishment detail on block 48 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is made up of a line of twisted chain stitch which I further embellished with little little cast on stitch flowers. These are worked in the same wool that …
This is the latest block. I hope you enjoy seeing it. I blogged the making of the blocks and assembly of my last crazy quilt, the Diamond block quilt here and I thought I would so the same with this next quilt I am calling the Lace quilt. I aim …
This area 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: Hand dyed silk thread and wool Fabric: Hand dyed cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid to late 2008. Size: …
Decoration on crazy quilt block: This detail on block 48 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is what I call a floral spray. The motif is made up of bullion roses and detached chain stitches are used for the leaves. Both are worked in wool. I then further embellished …
This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with varieties of chain stitch which included oyster stitch and cable chain. There are also French knots sprinkled over the section. Threads: Hand dyed wool, silk, cotton thread …
