Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam is found on crazy quilt block 50. It is threaded arrow stitch. I threaded the stitch with a hand dyed knitting ribbon then added beads in the valleys of the pattern. On the hills I added a detached chain stitch worked in a …
If I am to get a wriggle on with this next quilt I had better get back in the habit of pushing a little harder and sharing blocks. I will aim to post a work in progress report weekly. As regular readers know I blogged the making of the blocks …
This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with cable chain stitch Threads: Hand dyed silk thread, cotton, perle cotton and wool. Fabric: Hand dyed cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This is part of crazy quilt block 50. This is an embellsihed corner of some vinatge 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 button box. …
This sample 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 and threaded chain stitch. Threads: A black knitting yarn with a metalic blending thread and wool. Fabric: Hand dyed Aida Date: This …
This pattern is part of the Friday Freebie series where I offer a free pattern for you to stitch. If you need to know how to transfer this pattern to fabric, I have a tutorial on how to transfer embroidery designs to fabric which may help. Copyright These are for …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This is part of crazy quilt block 50. This seam decoration is based on herringbone threaded with a fine cord. I then tucked rose buds in the valleys of the herringbone. The buds are twisted chain stitch worked in silk ribbon. Beads secured with a …
