This area is part of section 37 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches on this band include is running stitch worked in a pattern darning style which I added bugle beads to. Thread: The thread is hand dyed wool. Fabric: A cotton linen mix that is 22 …
This design could be worked in outline stitches or combined it with fused applique and beading. It can be embroidered as a motif on a crazy quilting patch too. If you click on the thumbnail it will take you to a larger version of the image.
This area is part of section 37 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches on this band consist of back stitch, half Algerian Eye and to complete the ‘seed pods’ I added a bugle bead. Thread: The thread is hand dyed silk. Fabric: A cotton linen mix that is …
This design is part of the Friday Freebie series where I offer a free pattern for you to stitch, or I clean up a free vintage pattern or point out free pattern resources online. Click for a larger version and right click on the pop up image to save to your …
This area is part of section 37 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches on this band are running stitch worked in a pattern darning manner. Thread: The thread is hand dyed silk. Fabric: A cotton linen mix that is 22 count. Date: This section of the sampler was …
Barred chain is an extreme form of Twisted chain stitch. As experienced stitchers know, the chain stitch family has numerous varieties, of which Barred chain stitch is an interesting example. Just like Chain stitch, Barred chain stitch is a linear stitch that will follow curves well and can be easily worked …
This is the button cluster found on block 55 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 the button box. All articles are categorised in the projects under Crazy Quilt …
