Block 52 is a mainly monotone blue. I also went over the top using buttons! I have to admit that 18 buttons on a 6 inch block is a little extreme but it looks Ok in context and I like buttons… Dont ask me why the heart button is upside …
This area is to be found on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. I was experimenting with chicken scratch patterns that could be taken a little further and worked on Aida instead of Gingham. I also added seed beads. Thread: Hand dyed cotton and knitting yarn …
This is another of my little hand embroidery designs. This motif could be used on a bag or on a biscornu. If you click on the image you will get a larger version which you can right click to copy to the desktop. If you need to know how I …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This is a cluster of vintage buttons on crazy quilt block 51 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. 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 …
Another block for my next crazy quilt the Lace quilt, is done and since it is Wednesday I am featuring it. This block has some great vintage lace, a crochet doily which I added a few beads to. The central band of stitching that has the novelty bead butterflies is Chained …
This area is to be found on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. I was experimenting with chicken scratch patterns that could be taken a little further and worked on Aida instead of Gingham. On this band I combined some canvas work stitches and some beading. …
Imagine my pleasure in watching this video about a 4 meter long band sampler. I have seen an Dutch/Australian band sampler that is similar to this one, only it was blue. It was the same sort of length and the same mix of practical stitchery and embroidery. I was told …
