For the love of Stitching sampler band 531

This area is part of section 36 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler marked Australia Day 2009 and the Chinese New year. The previous area spilled over – hence the invasion of stitches from above. Thread: The thread used is wool Fabric: Hand dyed cotton found in a …

Buttonhole Stitch

Buttonhole stitch, or blanket stitch as many people call it, is actually the foundation stitch for many varieties of Buttonhole. This stitch is often used along the edge of projects — often blankets — hence the name. Never underestimate a stitch-like buttonhole, as it is a marvelously versatile stitch. You …

For the love of Stitching sampler band 530

This area is part of section 36 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler.  This area is an experiment in Algerian eye stitches and its variations combined with beads and French knots. Thread: The threads are mixed as in this section you will see wool, perle#8 and perle#5 cotton …