Today I have chevron stitch worked in #5 perle thread, that has 3 detached chain stitches and a seed bead added to the arms. This is a detail of a seam on block 57 of the I dropped the button box quilt. What is the story? This regularly published series …
People either love or hate bullion knots, but I am in the love-them camp! They are one of those hand-embroidery stitches that can be tricky to work, so if you have trouble with them, do take time to read my tips. Tips before you start Bullion Knot stitch The main …
This is the last area on section 38 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler which was created after the Victorian bushfires. This band is represents the burn ground. 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 …
This is a detail of a seam on block 57 of the I dropped the button box quilt. It is Herringbone stitch which has been laced. It is securing ribbon. The seam was further embellished with straight stitches and seed beads What is the story? This regularly published series aims …
This design could be worked in outline stitches or some of the lines could be couched. Another way of working this design would be to combine it with fused applique and beading. It can be embroidered as a motif on a crazy quilting patch too. If you click on the thumbnail it …
This area is part of section 38 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. As I explained when I introduced this section the sampler was stitched after the Victorian fires. This band is adapted from a traditional blackwork pattern. Many people tragically lost their lives in these fires. I think the pattern speaks. Size: …
I spent a very indulgent weekend drooling over the pages of Yvette Stanton’s new book, Portuguese Whitework: Bullion Embroidery from Guimarães. I am sure hand embroidery enthusiasts will love this beautiful whitework technique. I have always been attracted to the the mix of drawn thread embroidery and surface embroidery but this book …
