This is an amazing discovery as this rope is 2,000 years old. Usually anything made of fibre is long degraded away at this age which is of course why so many textiles disappear too. This was found in the remains of a Roman ship which has been unearthed by Italian …
Detached Chain is often one of the first stitches people learn. It is also known as daisy stitch, lazy daisy stitch, tall chain stitch, loop stitch, tied loop stitch, picot stitch and knotted knot stitch. But don’t let those names lead you into thinking that you can only make flowers …
Section 37 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler was worked in February of 2009. It is worked on an evenweve fabric that is a linen cotton mix. The fabric 22 count so stitching was really easy on the eyes. The embroidery threads are all hand dyed by me using procion dyes. …
This button cluster is found on block 54 of the I dropped the button box quilt. What is the story? This regularly published series is categorised in the projects section under Crazy Quilt details which enables readers to browse back through the series. In the process of documenting the seam decorations …
This Friday I have a design that is similar to the one I offered last week which means you could use them as a pair. You could combine it with fused applique, couching and beading to give it a completely different look. It can be embroidered in any of the outline …
This is the last part of section 36 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. This area is an experiment in Algerian eye stitches. Thread: The thread is hand dyed silk. Fabric: Dyed 18 cnt Aida Date: This section of the sampler was worked early 2009. Size: The For Love of …
I am afraid there has been no stitching done in this house for a week or so. What caused this very rare thing? I was in Sydney for a week. One way I spent my time was to take a trip to the Powerhouse museum and visit the lace study …
