This seam on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt was first covered with hand dyed lace. Next I added detached chain stitches and straight stitches using a cotton perle #5 thread. I added a bead to the middle of each flower motif on the lace. What …
This week I would like to share the start of another 7 inch block for the lace quilt If you click on the image you will be able to see a larger version. Where are the other lace quilt blocks? You will find all the other blocks in the Lace …
Once again we have reached another section on my band sampler and it is time to introduce it. Section 41 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is another long patchworked strip of different foundation fabrics. I was getting tired of the usual format so to keep things interesting …
This embroidered seam detail on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is a seam of twisted chain stitches that I have decorated with seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my …
This week the free hand embroidery pattern design is a design very similar to the TAST logo design. Yes I found another version in my files which I must have created at the same time. It could be worked in outline stitches. If you click on the thumbnail it will …
This is a silk ribbon embroidery motif is the last 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 …
This week I would like to share another completed crazy quilt block that will be used on my lace quilt. I shared the start of this block the other week The blocks in this quilt are 7 inches square. This work in progress is gradually developing. If you click on the image …
