Palestrina Stitch — a How-to Guide

Palestrina stitch produces a neat knotted line that will hold a curve well. Each knot has an ‘arm’ that can be varied in length to add variety and interest to the stitch. You can use this stitch as a linear stitch or to outline shapes in a design. A firm …

For the love of Stitching Band 561

This band is on section 39 of the Love of Stitch Band Sampler for the story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. On this area of my sampler I was experimenting with darning patterns. As you can see St Patricks passed as I stitched. St Pats day is …

CQ Detail 392

This  seam on block 58 is made up of alternating buttonhole which is decorated with detached chain stitches and seed beads. 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 categorised in …

Cable Chain Stitch

Cable Chain Stitch Cable Chain Stitch is a variation of chain stitch and is also known as cable stitch. It is an easy member of the chain stitch family. And it is worked in a similar manner to a basic chain stitch but with an added step of twisting the thread …

For the love of Stitching Band 560

This band is on section 39 of the Love of Stitch Band Sampler for the story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. On this area of my sampler I was experimenting with darning patterns.I mixed my thread using perle #5  cotton and wool. Size: The For Love of Stitching …