Detail 667 and 668 on my Freeform Hand Embroidery Sampler

Today I have a detail from  section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used This detail is is simply cretan stitch worked row upon row in a hand dyed silk thread. The fabric Aida which has been hand dyed too. In between the rows I stitched bugle beads Detail …

Crazy Quilt Block 77 on the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt

I am sharing Crazy Quilt Block 77 on my I Dropped the Button Box quilt which looks a bit dull taken out of context however it fits the set of the quilt.  This block is part of a diagonal line that runs across the quilt. It is an example of …

Detail 666 on my Freeform Hand Embroidery Sampler

Today I have a detail from  section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used This detail is worked in perle #5 cotton and silk thread. It is a row of Stepped thread running stitch which has been laced with hand dyed silk thread. Either side of that is a …

Chained Bar stitch

Chained Bar Stitch Chained bar stitch forms a solid line, ideal for borders, or you can use it to couch down ribbons, tape or flat braids. Create the foundation of this stitch by first laying down some long straight stitches. Between two to six straight stitches in DMC pearl 3 …

Detail 665 on my Freeform Hand Embroidery Sampler

Today I have a detail from  section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used This is a section of pattern darning  which is just a form of running stitch arranged in patterns. I used hand dyed rayon thread on hand dyed linen. I enjoyed regularity of it yet seeing the …

Detail 664 on my Freeform Hand Embroidery Sampler

Today I have a detail from  section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used In this area using a rayon thread, I laid down a pattern of lines in running stitch. I  then laced thickish metallic braid through. This created a secondary pattern of spaces which I added bugle beads to. …