5 Visual Design Elements to Improve Any Painting is a tutorial by Mark Mehaffey. His emphasis is on composition which can apply to textiles too!. Of course I immediately thought of applying his lessons to embroidery design and the design of crazy quilt blocks. Make a cuppa, take a break …
This area is found on section 44 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitch: this is twisted chain and rope stitch worked in a variety of threads Thread: Perle #5 cotton, wool, silk, hand dyed by me, metallic yarn and commercial knitting yarn Fabric: Hand dyed dress linen (uneven count) Date: …
It took me some time but I would like to share another completed crazy quilt block for my lace quilt. If you click on the block you will see a larger version of the photo. All the lace on it is vintage lace I was given “towards my next quilt” …
I am always a little surprised when people are unaware of this stitch. Raised cross stitch flower is quick and easy to do and these little rose-like flowers are ideal to add to all sorts of hand embroidery projects. Here is a floral spray worked on my hussif using Raised …
This embellished seam is part of block 65 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. I worked herringbone in a hand dyed cotton thread then added seed beads in the forks of the stitch stop. What is the story? This regular series aims to illustrate and document the hand …
If you are enjoying this series of articles I regularly offer online classes. These are currently on offer. The Artists Studio Journal: A Designers Workhorse will start May 22nd 2013. Sumptuous Surface Embroidery will start on 12th June 2013. Follow the links for further details, requirements list and to book …
My life is crazy busy at the moment and I must admit my energy levels are not as high I would like. But I did manage to find some time to work on my block and so I am sharing with you what I have done. As you can see …
