This week the free design is another of my designs for hand embroidery. I liked the little faces on this one. I hope you like it. This pattern is part of the Friday Freebie series where I offer a free pattern for you to stitch. I have a tutorial on how …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This detail on Block 49 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is double herringhone. The first row was worked in perle cotton thread #5 and second is a hand dyed silk. I then added seed beads. What is the story? This regularly …
Since textiles are so fragile very few survive over time which means researchers have to be extremely careful about what tests ancient fabrics undergo. Researchers are now using forensic photography to glean information from artefacts found in from burial mounds built 1600 years ago. Pieces of fabric recovered from Ohio …
This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with crested chain stitch and chain stitch Threads: Perle # 5 cotton Fabric: Hand dyed cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid to late …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This detail on Block 49 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is fether stitch worked in perle cotton #5 and embellished with seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and …
This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with laced crested chain stitch. Threads: Hand dyed silk cotton thread, laced with a black knitting yarn that has metal thread running through it. Fabric: Hand dyed …
This week the free design is one of my designs for hand embroidery. I hope you like it. I must admit although it is early in the year I am thinking of this little series as patterns suitable for tree decorations or Christmas cards. I know it is mid year. …
