This week I have two free small hand embroidery patterns for my readers. The first, this hand embroidery pattern is a flourish that can be a date panel on a needlework sampler. As regular reader know I work an ongoing project which is a band sampler that is over …
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 a pattern of Half Algerian eye stitch and straight stitches. Thread: Hand dyed perle#8 and perle#5 cotton Fabric: Hand …
Seam decoration 361 on crazy quilt block 53: This decoration is found on block 53 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is a line of buttonhole stitches topped off with detached chain stitches and seed bead. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and …
This area is part of section 36 on of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Even though I am Australian I felt the whole world watched in hope with the Inauguration of Barack Obama. Thread: Hand dyed perle#8 Fabric: Hand dyed Aida Date: This section of the sampler was worked …
Over on Di van Niekerks site she has published a tutorial on how to make stumpwork Hydrangeas. Her method is to make a little slip and then add that to your embroidery. I have also seen this technique used to create hand made buttons.
This is another of my hand embroidery designs. This motif could be used on a cushion or a tote bag. If you click on the image you will get a larger version which you can right click to copy to the desktop. This design could be worked in outline stitches …
Seam decoration 360 on crazy quilt block 53: This decoration is found on block 53 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. Lace is edged with chevron sttich worked in perle #5 thread. In the vallys I have a bullion rose bud work in silk. What is the story? …
