This seam is to be found on block 67 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. This was the easiest seam I think of the whole quilt. I simply secured some hand dyed lace with detached chain stitches! I didn’t even bead it which is unusual. I wonder if …
The detail below is an area on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Section 46 is a free form embroidery with an Australian theme. You can read more about it in the article where I introduced section 46 or click on the sampler for a larger view and to be …
It seems to have taken an age but I can finally give you a work in progress report to say that block 36 is done! Since releasing my CQ stencils I have not had a lot of time to stitch. I am not complaining but his block has taken an age …
Woven Zig-Zag Chain As the name implies, Woven Zig Zag Chain is based on zig zag chain. Follow the link to the tutorial if you need directions or just a quick refresher. Woven Zigzag chain stitch is a variety of chain stitch that creates an interesting pattern of woven stitches. You …
This seam is to be found on block 67 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. I embroidered a small spray of flowers using detached chain stitch, French knots and stem stitch. I also used buttons to decorate the area too. What is the story? This regular series illustrates …
The detail below is an area on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is part of section 46. You can read more about it where I introduced section 46 or click on the sampler for a larger view and to be taken to the article. Stitches Used: Chain stitch, …
Have you ever been really busy then caught a cold or some minor ailment then the minute you get over it you decide you really need to blitze the place and clean up? That is what happened to me this week. I have been busy with running two online classes back …
