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 …
This is another of my little hand embroidery designs. This motif could be used on a tree decoration or a biscornu. 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 satin …
Seam decoration 357 on crazy quilt block 52: This seam is on block 52 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is made of buttonhole stitches which alternate from side to side of the seam line in blocks of three. They are further decorated with seed beads. Thread: …
Work in Progress Wednesday is here again and I have another block to share with you. It has sat around partly done for a little while so I am pleased to be at the stage of sharing it. Needless to say it is another 7 inch block towards my next …
This is the last band on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. I was experimenting with patterns of simple stitches worked in different threads. Thread: Hand dyed rayon, wool, cotton and a metalic blending thread Fabric: Hand dyed Aida Date: This section of the sampler was …
Seam decoration 356 on crazy quilt block 52: This decoration is on block 52 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is 3 buttons grouped in a cluster. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …
