For the Love of Stitching Sampler Band 544

This area is part of section 37 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches on this band include back sttich and Algerian Eye. Thread: The thread is hand dyed silk. Fabric: A cotton linen mix that is 22 count. Date: This section of the sampler was worked February 2009. …

Friday Freebie A hand embroidery pattern

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. All posts in the series are in the  Friday Freebie category I hope you enjoy them These are for non commercial use and I …

How to work Whipped Wheel Stitch

Whipped wheel is also known as whipped spider’s wheel, raised spider’s web wheel, ribbed wheel, back stitched wheel, and back stitched spider’s web. All of these names do little to indicate how much fun this stitch can be. It would be one of my favourite textured stitches. If you look …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler Band 543

This area is part of section 37 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. As regular readers are aware this sampler has journalling aspects to it. This band recorded my birthday. Stitches include back stitch and Algerian Eye. Thread: The thread is hand dyed silk. Fabric: A cotton linen …