Here is another book of free patterns for hand embroiderers that I have found in the Antique pattern Library I would like share the find and also provide some eye candy that hopefully temps some of my readers to investigate further. The Antique pattern library do provided some great resources for hand embroiderers online …
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 …
