Feather stitch is a wonderfully versatile, decorative, surface embroidery stitch. It is also known as single coral stitch, and briar stitch. Feather stitch is found extensively on traditional English smocks, Dorset embroidery and on crazy quilts. You can easily give a contemporary twist to the traditional uses of feather stitch, …
This seam decoration is found as part of block 54 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. The lace came form a blouse I had worn out and I added beads to it. What is the story? This regularly published series is categorised in the projects section under Crazy Quilt …
This area is part of section 36 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler marked Australia Day 2009 and the Chinese New year. The previous area spilled over – hence the invasion of stitches from above. Thread: The thread used is wool Fabric: Hand dyed cotton found in a …
Friday again and here is another small embroidery design. The little bud like shapes could be used on thier own as part of a motif on a crazy quilt block or you could bead them easily. You could combine it with fused applique, couching and beading to give it a …
Block 54 is another block made up of strong colours and tones which means it is a dramatic block. It is also a bit difficult to photograph. It forms part of the strong diagonal band of colour that runs across the quilt. Over the next few weeks I will focus …
Well What is this? Just before Christmas I explained to readers how my daughter after a decade in the industry is setting up her own circus. The dining room has been taken over with pretties as she is in full costuming mode with me occassionally helping. The Great Australian bite …
Buttonhole stitch, or blanket stitch as many people call it, is actually the foundation stitch for many varieties of Buttonhole. This stitch is often used along the edge of projects — often blankets — hence the name. Never underestimate a stitch-like buttonhole, as it is a marvelously versatile stitch. You …
