For the Love of stitching Sampler band 550

This area is part of section 38 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. As I explained when I introduced this section I created the sampler after the Victorian fires.  This band sits under an area of  highly textured stitches and acts as a visual break. The For Love of Stitching Band …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler band 549

This area is part of section 38 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. As I explained when I introduced this section I created the sampler after the Victorian fires.  After an Australian bushfire the landscape is all ash and back trees. I decided to try and record this on my …

Section 38 of the For the Love of Stitching Sampler

Section 37 of  the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler was worked in  February of 2009 just after the Victorian Fires. The Fires made a huge impact on me at the time as in 2003 we came close to losing our home in the Canberra fires. The  For Love of Stitching Band …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler band 548

This area is part of section 37 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler.  Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are stitched together to form one long strip. It currently measures 24.8 yards or 22.75 metres long …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler Band 547

This area is part of section 37 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches on this band include is running stitch worked in a pattern darning style which I added bugle beads to. Thread: The thread is hand dyed wool. Fabric: A cotton linen mix that is 22 …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler Band 546

This area is part of section 37 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches on this band consist of  back stitch, half Algerian Eye and to complete the ‘seed pods’ I added a bugle bead. Thread: The thread is hand dyed silk. Fabric: A cotton linen mix that is …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler Band 545

This area is part of section 37 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches on this band are running stitch worked in a pattern darning manner. Thread: The thread is hand dyed silk. Fabric: A cotton linen mix that is 22 count. Date: This section of the sampler was …