At first glance block 59 looks a bit dull but on the quilt is sits well. The tones are designed to fit in with the diagonal bands of colour on the I Dropped the Button Box quilt. If you want to see the quilt again, visit the CQ details FAQ …
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 week the free hand embroidery pattern design could be worked in outline stitches or combine it with beading. 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 to fabric, I …
This button cluster is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . Apart from the large brown button towards the top they are all modern buttons. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …
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 …
