After the Winter of 2009 (when Mum died) I needed a lift, so come spring I started Section 44 of the sampler. Normally I use either 25 cnt linen, 28 cnt linen, or Aida for each section but this time in need of a different format I patchworked together hand …
I often refer to this sampler as becoming more and more autobiographical as time goes on. When I first started the samplers they were regular stitching samples and just that but gradually over time I added little elements that illustrated my story. Theses stories started to creep in from about …
This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is the last row in this section Stitches Used: This is 2 rows of Algerian eye stitch. Thread: Hand dyed perle #5 perle cotton Fabric: Linda 27 count evenweave Date: This section of the …
This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitches Used: Algerian Eye stitch, straight satin stitch, sequins and seed beads Thread: Hand dyed perle #5 perle cotton Hand dyed wool Caron watercolours 1 strand of #5 perle cotton Fabric: Linda 27 count evenweave …
This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitches Used: It is a version of wave stitch which is worked on a foundation of blocks of satin stitch then threaded with tubular knitting yarn. It was an experiment which was fun to do. …
Stitching Sample 597 is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is a section of freeform embroidery in which I also added beads to a mix of hand embroidery stitches. Stitches Used: Straight stitch, Satin stitch, French knots, Cross stitch, Rice stitch, Square Boss, Bullion knots …
This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. As you can see it is another little journal component as I was a little concerned when I heard H1N1 was declared a pandemic. Stitches Used: Back stitch Thread: Perle #8 perle cotton Fabric: Linda …
