Regular readers will be aware that I have been away travelling after teaching at An Adventure in Crazy Quilting organised by Maureen Greeson. I will share travel tales and photos over the next few weeks. I had intended to keep everyone up to date but it did not work out …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This cluster of buttons found on block 46 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is the last detail on this block. We will move to block 47 next. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand …
This area on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is part of the border. It is made up of back stitch, sequins and seed beads. Threads: cotton perle #8 Fabric: 26 cnt linen Date: This section of the sampler was worked during April and May of 2008. Size: The For …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam is to be found on block 46 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt. It is covered with hand dyed lace that has been secured with sequins, beads and pistil stitch. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to …
This area on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Sampler would make a border pattern. It is made up of detached single herringbone stitches that are worked in a pattern row upon row, then pink plastic novelty beads are stitched in the spaces created by the pattern. Threads: Hand dyed cotton …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam of feather stitch is to be found on block 46 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt. It is worked in a metallic thread and I added beads to the arms of the stitch. What is the story? This regularly published …
This band of stitching on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is tied herringbone interspersed with bugle beads. Threads: Hand dyed cotton #5 and cotton perle #8 Fabric: 26 cnt linen Date: This section of the sampler was worked during April and May of 2008. Size: The For Love of …
