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. This is a sample of threaded chain stitch. The foundation chain is worked in a thread that has a blended metalic thread in …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This is part of crazy quilt block 50. It is hand dyed lace that has been edged with petal stitch. The lace has been beaded as well. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered …
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 combining twisted chain and oyster stitch Threads: Hand dyed silk thread. Fabric: Hand dyed cotton aida Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is …
This week the free design is one of my designs for hand embroidery. I hope you like it. It can be a motif used on a crazy quilt block or any item that needs a bit of decoration such as a bag. It is simple enough to use as a …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This is part of crazy quilt block 50. It is a bit deceptive but this seam decoration is made up of a line of dome shaped sequins tucked into the curves of a Gimp braid. The edge is lined with straight stitches worked in …
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 and this is a sample of Alternating Barred chain stitch. It is one of the stitches in my Module 6 of my …
I am doing a happy dance this morning because this is the start of block 50 which means I am half way through documenting this quilt since there are 100 blocks in the quilt.. If you click on the image above you will see a larger version of the block. …
