Biscornu pincushions are all the rage. Since I shared 2 TAST stitches last week here are the 5 top tutorials that show you how to make a Biscornu. Biscornus can be any size – even the size of cushions. Other popular uses are as a scissor fob, or tree ornament. …
This seam is to be found on block 69 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. I worked a line of double herringbone. The first line of herringbone is worked in a thicker wool thread. To set up a contrast I worked the the second line of herringbone in …
This band on section 47 of my For love of Stitching band sampler which was stitched in December 2009. The sampler is in Christmas colours of reds, greens and gold. Stitches Used: Raised Herringbone band which I shared on Take a Stitch Tuesday. Threads: laced with chenille thread (it looks ok in …
I am back after a Trip of a Lifetime and have not yet had time to do any stitching so I dont have a Work in Progress report! I am opening up this post for those who have made progress on a project. If you have leave a comment with a link …
Twisted Satin Stitch, with and without a bead are two delightfully simple yet versatile stitches. Both can be sprinkled across an area or arranged in patterns to create fills. Worked in a radial arrangement it creates small flower like motifs. You can work Twisted Satin Stitch in a line with the stitches pointing end …
This area of block 69 on the I dropped the button box Quilt, illustrates 2 seams. the top is chevron stitch worked in perle #5 cotton, threaded with a ribbon knitting yarn. The second is herringbone stitch worked in perle #5 cotton and tied with seed beads. What is the …
Just a reminder of some of the resources on this site! Crazy quilting and Hand Embroidery This series of posts on How to assemble a Crazy Quilt includes Assembling a crazy quilt part 1 – Trimming the blocks, joining and a construction technique that means the seams sit flat. Assembling …
