I have 2 bands on my needlework sampler to share with readers today. Just to jog peoples memory this is section 48 of my band sampler which you can read about further if you follow the link Regular readers will remember that I had patch worked together different foundation fabrics to use on …
I don’t have any stitching news or progress to share, but I am opening up this post for those who use the weekly progress report to push them towards completing a stitching project. Just a little side news. I don’t have a report because I have been getting ready for the …
Triangular buttonhole is a version of buttonhole stitch. If you are a total beginner, I suggest that before you attempt this version you familiarise yourself with basic buttonhole stitch first. Triangular buttonhole is an interesting stitch I discovered in an old book by Edith John titled Creative Stitches. In experimenting …
Heads up for all those folks enrolled in my Crazy quilting class. I am receiving emails about where to buy supplies and particularly lace etc. I noticed that Cathy’s Crazy by Design Etsy shop has been restocked with some really nice stuff so I thought I would share it here. I …
I have this rather heavily textured detail of my band sampler to share with readers today. Just to jog peoples memory this is section 48 of my band sampler. For the foundation fabric I patch worked together different pieces. They are all hand dyed and left overs from other projects. Thread, Fabric …
Block 39 is done. In comparison to block 38, I had much more fun with this block as the colours were more dramatic. I am more that two thirds of the way through the blocks needed for this quilt. As I said the other week am tiring of the quieter …
Crazy Quilt Block 72 is another ‘jewel tone’ block. This block forms part of the diagonal sweep of darker toned blocks that run across the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. Fabrics and Items used on this block I made the I dropped the button box quilt as part of …
