For the Love of Stitching 588

This area is found on section 41 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. I worked  knotted loop stitch in an oval shape. Then filled the middle with seed beads. Th thread is hand dyed silk that has the same thickness as cotton perle #8 thread. The stem is made …

Ebook of blackwork patterns

Kim over at String or Nothing has generously released a book of free black work patterns titled  Ensamplario Atlantio: Being a Collection of Filling Patterns Suitable for Blackwork Embroidery. I know the title  sounds a mouthful, but there are some great traditional patterns in this ebook. This 40 page, Ebook of blackwork …

Crazy Quilt Detail 417

This area is a cluster of vintage buttons on block 61 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 categorised in the projects …

Work in Progress Wednesday CQJP block done!

Well I had my racing stitching fingers on this week. Yes! That is what I said racing stitching fingers! Not sure where I found them but I had them on for sure as I managed to complete the September  Crazy Quilt Journal Project block. Click on th eimage and you will …

Closed Base Needlewoven Picot

Closed base needlewoven picot or needlewoven picot leaf stitch when complete is very leaf-like so you can use it any floral motif. This is a stitch that stands proud of the fabric and I think you’ll find it amusing and cute. It takes a little time to work and quite …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler Band 587

This band is diamond stitch worked in hand dyed silk thread on area on section 41 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are stitched together to form …