Corticelli Home Needlework was published in 1898 and is now a free PDF download from the Internet Archive website. I think readers will enjoy this resource.Described as a manual of Art Embroidery, Needlework and Knitting, (I love this term Art embroidery) it is loaded with some delicious patterns that look …
Block 56 is another block made up of stronger colours and tones designed to fit in with the diagonal bands of colour on the quilt Just as a reminder to reader if you ever want to see the quilt visit the CQ details FAQ page as there is a photograph …
I managed to complete my March block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 late but it is done. As many readers know I live in Australia and the leaves are starting to turn and I need to get out the rake. This block is in the rich colours of …
Satin stitch which is also known as damask stitch is one of the oldest embroidery stitches found and it is worked on traditional embroideries in practically every country of the globe. Traditional embroiderers of China and Japan excelled in the use of this stitch yet it is quite a simple …
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 …
This design could be worked in outline stitches or combined 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 will take you to a larger version of the image.
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 …
