Many people find block 48 interesting when they notice the small bullion roses in the top right hand corner. they are stitched in wool thread. You can get a sense of scale if you compare them with the seed beads on the block. If you click on the image above …
Note Unfortunately Stitchin Fingers no longer exists as the site closed late 2016 so I have removed the links in this post This area on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler was stitched to mark Stitchin Fingers . The Forum had not been running long and we were …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This is the last detail on block 47 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt. It is a cluster of modern buttons. 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 …
On the Home Made Simple site I discovered a free pattern for paper butterflies. They can be easily adapted to applique or used as a motif in hand embroidery. The pattern is delivered as a PDF file. Enjoy!
This area part of Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: Zig-zag, chain stitch worked row upon row Threads: Hand dyed cotton perle #8 Fabric: Hand dyed Aida cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked during July 2008. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam decoration on block 47 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is a piece of commercial braid which I have attached using straight stitches. There is also a charm of a sun on the edge. What is the story? This regularly published …
This area is on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: Detached chain stitch, chain stitch, straight stitch, and seed beads Threads: Hand dyed cotton perle #8 and hand dyed wool Fabric: Hand dyed Aida cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked during …
