This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. It is another of those ‘journal’ break outs on the sampler as it records a trip I took to Christchurch, NewZealand while worrying about bad financial news. Stitches Used: Back stitch Threads: Hand …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This button cluster is part of crazy quilt block 50. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped the button box. All articles are categorised in the projects …
This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with varieties of cable chain stitch and oyster chain. Threads: Knitting yearn with a blended metal thread and wool. Fabric: Hand dyed cotton Date: This section of the …
This week the free design is one of my designs for hand embroidery. I hope you like it. It can be a motif used on a crazy quilt block or any item that needs a bit of decoration such as a bag. If you need to know how I would …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This is part of crazy quilt block 50. The small lace motif of the bow was first hand dyed before tucking it under a vintage button that is in the shape of a hat. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate …
One of the advantages of keeping a blog is the public nature of goals set. Last week I said if I was to progress with this quilt I had better push myself a little harder and return to the habit of sharing photos of blocks as I stitch them. This …
This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with varieties of chain stitch Threads: A fine knitting yarn with a blended meatal thread in it. Fabric: Hand dyed cotton Date: This section of the sampler was …
