Band 352 was the end of the crazy quilted section of the sampler and we return to a more regular format with section 26. Section 26 was finished in November 2007 just as Labour won the election. I stitched the last comment as I watched the broadcast of the count …
Detail: This is the last detail on section 25. Readers who are tired of crazy quilting will be pleased to know that section 26 returns to a normal band sampler format. This last seam is the embellished the edge of lace which has bean beaded and decorated with detached chain …
Detail: This section is feather stitch worked in perle #5 and decorated with small novelty beads. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are …
Detail: This motif is whipped stem stitch a small detached chain stitch and bead. It is worked using a perle #8 cotton thread which was hand dyed by me using procion dyes. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band …
Detail: This is a small seam embroidered using chevron stitch which was interlaced then on the return I worked straight stitches and added seed beads. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of …
Detail: This seam is embellished first with some lace then some small embroidered rose buds. The rose buds are made of bullion knots worked in hand dyed wool and the bud is fly stitch worked in perle #8 cotton which is also hand dyed. Date: This section of the sampler …
Detail: This seam is embellished with buttonhole stitch, detached chain stitch and pistil stitch. They are all worked in cotton thread that is hand dyed. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It …
