At first glance block 59 looks too bright but on the quilt it sits well but as I worked it I was not so convinced of that. The fabrics used were not the nicest either so I did not like this block until it sat alongside other blocks in the …
Click on the thumbnail as it will take you to a larger version of the image. This design could be worked in outline stitches using back stitch, threaded back stitch, chain, whipped chain, stem stitch or whipped stem stitch. You will find all of these stitches listed in my Stitch Dictionary …
This band is on section 39 of the Love of Stitch Band Sampler. For the full story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. On this area of my sampler I was experimenting with a pattern of Algerian Eye stitch . Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm …
Last week I was asked how I manage large projects. I thought I would share a few tips alongside my latest block for the lace quilt. This block 24. If you click on the image you will see a large photo. Ok so here are my tips to manage large …
The Bonnet stitch is a variation of buttonhole that forms a line of stitches with upright twisted, looped prongs. When you first look at the directions, some stitches look distinctly uninspiring. Bonnet stitch is such a case. It looks like a double buttonhole (I call it a herringbone with its …
This cluster of buttons over crochet lace is the dominant feature on block 58 of the I dropped the button box quilt. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped the button box. All articles are …
This band is on section 39 of the Love of Stitch Band Sampler. For the full story of this piece visit the Sampler FAQ page. On this area of my sampler I was experimenting with a simple border pattern that could be used on crazy quilting. Size: The For Love of Stitching …
