This is an embellished seam on block 64 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. I covered the seam with hand dyed lace. Long the length of the lace I added small metal beads above detached chain stitches worked in #5 perle thread. The butterfly charm was added last. What …
I have started another block for my lace quilt. Once again I have started some embroidery but there is still many areas to work! The block is 7 inches square and the colours are a bit different. I have 4 blocks like this that will be part of this quilt …
Herringbone Square Stitch is a variety of Herringbone, as it is simply Herringbone worked in a square. Don’t let its simplicity deceive you. You can work it as an isolated motif stitch but it is a great stitch to arrange in patterns so that it becomes an interesting filler. You …
This area is found on section 44 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitches Used: Diamond stitch, and bugle beads. Thread: Hand dyed perle #5 perle cotton Fabric: Hand Dyed Aida Date: This section of the sampler was worked second half of 2009. Size: The For Love of Stitching …
This is an embellished seam on block 64 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. I covered the seam with oyster stitch treated like wheat ear stitch which I spaced well apart so I could add a bead between each unit. The embroidery is worked in rayon ribbon floss. What …
After the Winter of 2009 (when Mum died) I needed a lift, so come spring I started Section 44 of the sampler. Normally I use either 25 cnt linen, 28 cnt linen, or Aida for each section but this time in need of a different format I patchworked together hand …
Here I am waving this around with glee as I have completed another block for my lace quilt. last week I was a bit blah about it but it turned out OK hopefully. Click on the image to see a larger version. The ribbon looks a bit yellow in the …
