This area is part of section 38 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. This band is adapted needleweaving worked to represent charred and burnt tree trunks. I explained when I introduced this section I created the sampler after the Victorian fires. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. …
This design could be worked in outline stitches or some of the lines could be couched. Another way of working this design would be to combine 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 …
Block 57 is a pale block made up of apricot tones designed to fit in with the diagonal bands of colour on the quilt. Just as a reminder, if you ever want to see the quilt visit the CQ details FAQ page as there is a photograph and full details …
These two videos are for folks interested in paper and book arts as the first video on how to do a simple tape transfer will I hope be useful to readers. The second video is on how to make an Instant Book
Crossed buttonhole stitch is an interesting variety of Buttonhole. You can create patterns and interesting borders with this stitch. How to embroider Crossed Buttonhole Stitch You need to know basic buttonhole to work this stitch, as it consists of pairs of angled buttonhole stitches that are crossed. Work between two imaginary …
