Over on Zede’s Sewing Blog I have been interviewed if you are curious about such questions as how long I have been stitching and what my most important sewing tool I use, you might want to pop over and read it. Of more interest I am sure is the numerous …
Thread: The thread is hand dyed silk. Fabric: A cotton linen mix that is 22 count Date: This section of the sampler was worked February 2009. 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 …
Once again the pattern for this Friday is similar to the one I offered last week which means you could use it as part of a series. It can be combined with fused applique, couching and beading to give it a completely different look. It can be embroidered in any of …
Block 55 is another block made up of strong colours and tones which means there is more drama compared to the pastel blocks on the quilt. It forms part of the strong diagonal band of colour that runs across the quilt. Over the next few weeks I will focus on …
This is an amazing discovery as this rope is 2,000 years old. Usually anything made of fibre is long degraded away at this age which is of course why so many textiles disappear too. This was found in the remains of a Roman ship which has been unearthed by Italian …
Detached Chain is often one of the first stitches people learn. Many people call this stitch: daisy stitch, lazy daisy stitch, tall chain stitch, loop stitch, tied loop stitch, picot stitch, and knotted knot stitch. But don’t let those names lead you into thinking that you can only make flowers …
Section 37 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler was worked in February of 2009. It is worked on an evenweve fabric that is a linen cotton mix. The fabric 22 count so stitching was really easy on the eyes. The embroidery threads are all hand dyed by me using procion dyes. …
