Detail: This seam was first covered with a braid that I found in a remnant pack in a soft furnishing store. After stitching the braid down I added some straight stitches on hand dyed soft cotton (a bit like flower thread) and some detached chains stitches worked in a hand …
We are now at block 30. I have always enjoyed this block and I hope you will too! Fabric content: Piece 1: A light weight tapestry type fabric used in soft furnishing Piece 2: Moire Silk Piece 3: Cotton Piece 4: A light weight soft furnishing fabric Piece 5: Linen …
Detail: This is the last detail on this block. The detail featured today is a piece of hand dyed lace that is tucked into the lower right hand corner of block 29 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …
Detail: The detail today is another cluster of buttons that sit on the edge of a vintage ribbon. Placement on block: These sit at the base of block 29 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy …
Detail: This detail consists of a cluster of button and a small lace motif that has been stitched on then further embellished with seed beads. Placement on block: These buttons sit on piece 4 on block 29 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the …
Detail: This seam is covered with two lines of laced arrow stitches that have been tied at the corners with contrasting thread. I did this by weaving the thread over and under the arms of the arrow stitches. Along the middle of the seam I worked upright cross stitches. I …
Detail: This seam has been embellished with a line of twisted chain stitch worked in a zig zag manner. Along the edges of the row I added French knots Thread: Perle #5 Placement on block: This seam runs along the edge of piece 3 on block 29 What is the story? …
