This band is on section 39 of the Love of Stitch Band Sampler. For the full story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. On this area of my sampler I was experimenting with a simple border pattern that could be used on crazy quilting. Size: The For Love of Stitching …
I was asked earlier on this week if these patterns could be used for a quilt. Yes they could! Originally that is what I designed them for. I was going to make a small lap quilt with a few matching scatter cushions. I had anticipated using 1 pattern per block. …
This seam on block 58 of the I dropped the button box quilt is made by lacing a double row of running stitches. The thread is rayon. 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 …
News this week is that I now have a Work in Progress Wednesdays FAQ in the top tabs. This page not only explains how it will work, it holds the FAQ and most importantly each week will have a links to the latest post. This year I am participating in …
Palestrina stitch produces a neat knotted line that will hold a curve well. Each knot has an ‘arm’ that can be varied in length to add variety and interest to the stitch. You can use this stitch as a linear stitch or to outline shapes in a design. A firm …
This band is on section 39 of the Love of Stitch Band Sampler for the story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. On this area of my sampler I was experimenting with darning patterns. As you can see St Patricks passed as I stitched. St Pats day is …
This seam on block 58 is made up of alternating buttonhole which is decorated with detached chain stitches and seed beads. 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 …
