Decoration on crazy quilt block: This detail on block 48 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is what I call a floral spray. The motif is made up of bullion roses and detached chain stitches are used for the leaves. Both are worked in wool. I then further embellished …
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 which included oyster stitch and cable chain. There are also French knots sprinkled over the section. Threads: Hand dyed wool, silk, cotton thread …
Thought I might start a Friday Freebie series and offer a free embroidery pattern, clean up a vintage pattern or point to free pattern resources online. I hope you enjoy the series. I might not have one every week but it will be regular enough to be a series. I …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam detail is found on block 48 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt. The embellishment is made created by working a line of feather stitch along the seam. It is stitched in perle cotton thread #5. I then added small beads to …
Currently on Vintage Spice and Everything Nice they are hosting a free vintage hand embroidery pattern of some cute sea sprites. Any crazy quilter working on a vintage fantasy or sea fantasy theme will enjoy these. While on the site check out past posts as every Friday there is a new free …
This pattern of stitches is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: I was experimenting with butterfly chain stitch Threads: Hand dyed cotton thread and wool Fabric: Hand dyed Aida cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid to …
Last week over on Stitchin Fingers I posed a “Post a photo challenge” and some great varieties of Cretan stitch have been shared by members. So make a cuppa and take in some inspiration and let people know if you have enjoyed thier work.
