This area is part of section 36 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. I was experimenting with patterns of simple stitches on different hand dyed needlework fabrics. Here is Algerian eye stitch, French knots, Beads and Bullion knots Thread: Hand dyed perle#8 and perle#5 cotton and hand dyed …
Did you know you can make fabric made from scrap threads? Early in the year I posted photos of my empty Orts jar and said I had thought of a way of using them. If you are not sure what Orts are, they are a the little bits of thread …
Ok this is a shaggy dog story from Science Daily. In Scientists Unlock the Mystery Surrounding a Tale of Shaggy Dogs, researchers have clear evidence that textiles made by the Coast Salish weavers before contact with Europeans contain dog hair. Apparently there is a debate about it. As I read …
Seam decoration 359 on crazy quilt block 52: This decoration runs right across the top of block 52 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. The cluster of buttons looks heavy handed here but works quite well in context of the quilt. This is the last detail for block 52 I …
With TAST 2012 around the corner some people are considering working a long band sampler. Most questions have revolved around what fabric I use and how I chose the width. I have a Sampler FAQ that answers most question. To be honest I have used all sort so fabrics because …
I have signed on and been accepted for for the CQJP2012 challenge! Since one of the goals of the challenge is increase awareness of crazy quilting I had better explain that CQJP2012 is an abbreviation for Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012. The aim is to complete one crazy quilt block …
Decoration 358 on crazy quilt block 52: This button is on block 52 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is just a little detail but it helps draw the eye around the block. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand …
