Last week I was asked how I manage large projects. I thought I would share a few tips alongside my latest block for the lace quilt. This block 24. If you click on the image you will see a large photo. Ok so here are my tips to manage large …
The Bonnet stitch is a variation of buttonhole that forms a line of stitches that have upright twisted looped prongs. Some stitches, when you look at the directions, look distinctly uninspiring. Bonnet stitch is such a case. It looks like a double buttonhole (I call it a herringbone with its …
This cluster of buttons over crochet lace is the dominant feature on block 58 of the I dropped the button box quilt. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped the button box. All articles are …
This band is on section 39 of the Love of Stitch Band Sampler. For the full story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. On this area of my sampler I was experimenting with a simple border pattern that could be used on crazy quilting. Size: The For Love of Stitching …
I was asked earlier on this week if these patterns could be used for a quilt. Yes they could! Originally that is what I designed them for. I was going to make a small lap quilt with a few matching scatter cushions. I had anticipated using 1 pattern per block. …
This seam on block 58 of the I dropped the button box quilt is made by lacing a double row of running stitches. The thread is rayon. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped …
News this week is that I now have a Work in Progress Wednesdays FAQ in the top tabs. This page not only explains how it will work, it holds the FAQ and most importantly each week will have a links to the latest post. This year I am participating in …
