I have started block 33 for my crazy quilt. It is another of the softer colours on the quilt. They are quite muted but I am enjoying them. I have also managed to embroider a number of the seams and hopefully will be able to finish it later this week. …
At first glance, Scroll Stitch does not look too exciting — but it is one of those stitches where you can use different threads creates to create all sorts of interesting effects from a braid-like stitch to a line of spaced knots. You can work it on a tight curve …
This embellished seam is part of block 65 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. On this seam I decorated it with hand dyed lace, and along the edge I worked crossed buttonhole in perle #5 cotton thread. What is the story? This regular series aims to illustrate and …
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 …
