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 design could be worked using fusible applique on the foundation shape and then use outline stitches such as back stitch, threaded back stitch, chain, whipped chain, stem stitch or whipped stem stitch. You will find all of these stitches listed in my Stitch Dictionary Click on the thumbnail as …
This seam is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . Using a perle #5 cotton I worked a line of buttonhole. I then added rather wobbly French knots worked in a metallic thread (which was the thing that made them wobbly of course). What …
I am not sure if this is suitable for a Wednesdays post but it is a work in progress, it does move slowly and it is big! On that criteria I am including it. Of course I am talking about my band sampler. This week it grew. The reason I …
The Oyster stitch is a member of the chain stitch family and although it looks complex, it is not difficult. Oyster stitch is also very versatile, as you can often adapt it to use in situations where you would use chain stitch. It creates a textured, slightly raised, stitch that …
This is a silk ribbon embroidery band which starts of the 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 seam is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . I worked a line of alternating buttonhole in a fine ribbon thread. Before adding seed beads I worked detached chain stitches and straight stitches at the top and base of the arms. What is …
