The Raised Herringbone Band is one of those stitches you look at in a stitch dictionary but don’t get around to trying. And then when you do, you wonder why it took so long to explore! Raised Herringbone Band is built up in layers. It looks complex but in fact, …
This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is the last row in this section Stitches Used: This is 2 rows of Algerian eye stitch. Thread: Hand dyed perle #5 perle cotton Fabric: Linda 27 count evenweave Date: This section of the …
Block 64 is monotone and forms part of the central band of blocks that run diagonally across the I Dropped the Button Box quilt. Click on the photo of the block to see a larger version. There is a photograph of the full quilt on the CQ details FAQ page …
This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitches Used: Algerian Eye stitch, straight satin stitch, sequins and seed beads Thread: Hand dyed perle #5 perle cotton Hand dyed wool Caron watercolours 1 strand of #5 perle cotton Fabric: Linda 27 count evenweave …
Well I have not yet got my stitching racing fingers on but I am progressing as I have another block done towards my next crazy quilt I am calling my Lace quilt. The block is 7 inches square. If you click on the block it should take you to larger …
This stitch is called Inverted feather stitch but it is very unlike a feather stitch. I found this stitch in an old-fashioned stitch book by Anne Butler called Embroidery Stitches. You can build up this stitch, line upon line to create pattern fills. It is also good to couch down …
It was Australia Day on the 26th but it is a public holiday today so happy holiday to all my Aussie readers. Poking around Youtube I have discovered a couple of video tutorials I think readers might enjoy. In this first video from LittleCanvas demonstrates how to make an art journal …
