For the Love of Stitching Sample 597

Stitching Sample 597 is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is a section of freeform embroidery in which I also added beads to a mix of hand embroidery stitches. Stitches Used: Straight stitch, Satin stitch, French knots, Cross stitch, Rice stitch, Square Boss, Bullion knots …

Knotted Cable Chain

You can use Knotted Cable chain as a linear stitch on both plain and even-weave fabrics. The texture of the knot between chain stitches creates an interesting textured line. As with basic chain stitch, this version follows curves well, and can even be worked solidly as a filling stitch. A …

Crazy Quilt Seam Detail 425

This seam is on block 63 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. I covered the seam with hand dyed lace which I did using procion dyes. I then added blue seed beads and few straight stitches on the flowers. I used perle #8 cotton. What is the story? …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 596

This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. As you can see it is another little journal component as I was a little concerned when I heard H1N1 was declared a pandemic. Stitches Used: Back stitch Thread: Perle #8 perle cotton Fabric: Linda …

Crazy Quilt Seam Detail 424

This seam is on block 63 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is a line of feather stitch worked in a metallic thread. I then added French knots to the arms. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered …

Work in Progress Wednesday December block complete

I still have my stitching racing fingers on as this is the last block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012. I am doing a happy dance as earlier this year I fell behind in this challenge. Registrations for CQJP 2013  close on December 12th so I have to decide with …