Last week over on Stitchin Fingers I posed a “Post a photo challenge” and some great varieties of Cretan stitch have been shared by members. So make a cuppa and take in some inspiration and let people know if you have enjoyed thier work.
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This detail on block 48 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is made up of a zig zag chain stitch over ric-rac. I then further embellished the seam with straight stitches worked in a little clusters along the edge of a braid. I …
This band of sttiching is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with butterfly chain stitch Threads: Hand dyed cotton thread and wool Fabric: Hand dyed Aida cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid to …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This is the first detail on block 48 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt. It is made up of a detached chain and straight sttiches worked in a little clusters along the edge of a braid. On the other other side of the …
By pleating stitches onto a needle Susan Briscoe demonstrates a Sashiko pattern called Urokozashi. In English it is known as the fish scale stitch. While on the topic over on Pearl Bee there is a very good tutorial illustrated with step by step photographs demonstrating Shashiko. Topics covered are …
This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with butterfly chain stitch Threads: Hand dyed silk thread and wool Fabric: Hand dyed Aida cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid to late 2008. …
Many people find block 48 interesting when they notice the small bullion roses in the top right hand corner. they are stitched in wool thread. You can get a sense of scale if you compare them with the seed beads on the block. If you click on the image above …
