As I mentioned last week I had started my next block for the the Crazy Quilt Journal Project. I have been running behind but only made a bit of progress this week. I started to embroider the seams. Nevertheless this is what is on the hoop at the moment. Join in …
Cast on stitch forms little loops that sit proud against the background fabric, and one of those stitches that, once you master it and establish the rhythm, it is fun and relaxing to work. It also impresses people easily, as it looks outrageously difficult to do. To be honest, it’s not …
This is a silk ribbon embroidery motif on section 40 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler. For the full story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are …
This seam is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . I used oyster stitches worked in rayon ribbon floss to decorate this seam before adding seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments …
This design could be worked in outline stitches and stain stitch. 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 need to know how I would transfer this pattern to …
This is a silk ribbon embroidery band of tulips that are worked on section 40 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler. For the back story of this sampler visit the Sampler FAQ page. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different …
As regular readers know this year I have joined in and making blocks for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project. I have been running behind and have been trying to catch up. I am not there yet, but technically I am not too far behind either, as this is the pieced block …
