This band is a form of alternating buttonhole stitch that moves up and down in a zig zag pattern. In the valleys I have attached a sequin secured with a seed bead and on the hills I added a seed bead.
Threads:
Wool
Fabric:
26 cnt linen
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 and I have more bands to add.
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