Linked Double Chain is an interesting variety of chain stitch. If you are a beginner you might like to make sure you are familiar with chain stitch and with twisted chain stitch since Linked double chain consists of two chain stitches worked side by side which are then linked with a twisted chain. …
This is a silk ribbon embroidery motif of a basket of flowers is 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 …
This embroidered seam detail is on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It consists of a row of herringbone further embellished with arrow stitch both worked in perle #5 thread, then I added seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate …
This week the free hand embroidery pattern design could be worked in outline stitches or some of the lines could be couched. If you click on the thumbnail it will take you to a larger version of the image. If you need to know how I would transfer this pattern …
This is a silk ribbon embroidery motif of wisteria is on section 40 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler. At the base I have some iris. 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) …
A change of project this week as I picked up one of he 7 inch block for the lace quilt and started to work on that. To be honest there is not too much else to share as I spent time at the craft fair. Had fun met friends for …
Pekinese stitch is also known as Chinese stitch since it is found on Chinese embroideries worked in silk, row-upon-row —sometimes 30-40 stitches to the inch. The stitch creates a heavy line that can follow a curve well, making it ideal to use as a linear stitch. This stitch is also …
