This stitch is called Zig-zag Chain Stitch but is also known as Vandyke chain stitch. Needless to say Zig-zag chain is a member of the Chain Stitch family. Zig-zag chain stitch is effective when worked alone or if you stack it sewn row upon row you can build up patterns …
Today I will introduce Block 67 which is a muted colour scheme but I quite like it. Click on the image and it will take you to a larger size block. Over the next few weeks I will share close details of the embroidery I did on the seams and …
Thank you everyone for your well wishes. It’s not s serious bug just a winter cold/flu and I am almost on the mend. The detail below is an area on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is part of section 46 which is a free form embroidery with an …
This is an embellished area on block 66 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. This scatter of buttons, charms, sequins and beads tumble into an area covered in lace. The pattern on the lace was picked out in embroidery using perle #12 thread. I used stem stitch and …
Over on Paper and More they are sharing a number of envelope, box and card templates that you can use as small gift boxes or for special invitations, gift cards etc. Included, is a pentagon petal card template, a pyramid box a square petal card, and a a triangle petal …
The detail below is an area on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is part of section 46 which 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 …
Since releasing my CQ stencils my life has gone from being managed nicely, to simply crazy. I was juggling running two online classes and processing orders for my CQ Stencils which are selling wonderfully well. I am not complaining but I have not had a lot of time to stitch! There …
