Stem Stitch is considered a basic stitch used most often for stems or organic shapes and floral patterns. You can use it to outline just about anything. It is quick and easy to do, which is always a plus, but most of all it is incredibly useful because it can …
In this section of the crazy quilt block I covered the seam with some hand dyed lace and further embroidered it with detached chain stitch. The thread is hand dyed silk. I then added some copper coloured beads and some seed beads. The ‘flower’ is a crochet motif. I secured …
This area is part of section 37 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are stitched together to form one long strip. It currently measures 24.8 yards or 22.75 metres long …
Happy Easter everyone! I said in my blog move I found some gems in the archive this is first of few wonderful rediscoveries. I hope you enjoy it for this weeks Friday freebie. I think readers will enjoy this delicious link. Corticelli Home Needlework which was published in 1898 is …
Block 56 is another block made up of stronger colours and tones designed to fit in with the diagonal bands of colour on the quilt Just as a reminder to reader if you ever want to see the quilt visit the CQ details FAQ page as there is a photograph …
I managed to complete my March block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 late but it is done. As many readers know I live in Australia and the leaves are starting to turn and I need to get out the rake. This block is in the rich colours of …
Satin stitch which is also known as damask stitch is one of the oldest embroidery stitches found and it is worked on traditional embroideries in practically every country of the globe. Traditional embroiderers of China and Japan excelled in the use of this stitch yet it is quite a simple …
