This is another of my little hand embroidery designs. This motif could be used on a biscornu or a bag. If you click on the image you will get a larger version pop up which you can right click to copy to the desktop. This design could be worked in …
Seam decoration 351 on crazy quilt block 52: This seam is on block 52 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is made by threading a tubular ribbon yarn through two lines of detached chain stitch. Thread: Hand dyed danish cotton which is about the same thickness as …
This area is to be found on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. I was experimenting with chicken scratch patterns that could be taken a little further and worked on Aida instead of Gingham. I also added seed beads. Thread: Hand dyed silk, rayon ribbon floss …
Gosh Wednesday roles around quick. One advantage to making apromise to myself to blog about a current project weekly is that is surely pushes the project along! So here is another block for my next crazy quilt the Lace quilt. As you can see I went a bit mad on the …
Just a quick heads up. The latest issue of CQmag online is out. As usual it is full of interesting articles, tutorials and tips for anyone interested in crazy quilting. Make a cuppa and browse the articles.I am sure they will set you in th emood for stitching.
Block 52 is a mainly monotone blue. I also went over the top using buttons! I have to admit that 18 buttons on a 6 inch block is a little extreme but it looks Ok in context and I like buttons… Dont ask me why the heart button is upside …
This area is to be found on Section 35 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. I was experimenting with chicken scratch patterns that could be taken a little further and worked on Aida instead of Gingham. I also added seed beads. Thread: Hand dyed cotton and knitting yarn …
