Little mauve flowers of raised cup stitch have been tucked in a spray of flowers on a crazy quilt block. The stitch has been worked in a mauve thread that is a mix of mohair and wool. Raised cup stitch is a fun and quick to work. As the name …
Today I would like to introduce Block 69 which is a muted colour scheme but I quite like it. As usual click on the image to be taken to a larger version. The top right hand corner has an unusual vintage souvenir. People used to make these slouch hats from …
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: This is a very simple band of pattern darning. Threads: Silk Size: This area is a section in my Love …
I am travelling having a Trip of a Lifetime and have taken a break from my usual Work in Progress reports. I am opening up this post for those who have made progress on a project. If you have leave a comment with a link to your site including the http …
This seam is to be found on block 68 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. The spray of flowers is made from detached chain stitches worked in #5 perle and bullion knots and french knots worked in silk thread. What is the story? This regular series illustrates the …
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: Cloud filling stitch which I shared on Take a Stitch Tuesday. Threads: cotton perle # 5 silk metallic yarn Size: This …
I am travelling having a Trip of a Lifetime and have taken a break from my usual Work in Progress reports. I am opening up this post for those who have made progress on a project. If you have leave a comment with a link to your site including the http …
