Most Aussie quilters know the National Quilt Register website but if you don’t do make a cuppa, and take some time to enjoy it. Quilts and their back story are fascinating as they often they hold within them family stories. For instance years ago I made a quilt for Eve, …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam decoration on block 47 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is actually 2 seams. The first is a line of buttonhole worked in Rayon ribbon floss. I added a bead to every second spine. The other spines I added a …
This is on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: Chain stitch, straight stitch, and seed beads Threads: Hand dyed cotton perle #5 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 an old piece of lace which I dyed. I laced silk ribbon through the edge and attached a few seed beads along the edge points. What is the story? …
The International Quilt Study Center and Museum, University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a site that not enough quilters know about. The collection houses the largest publicly held quilt collection in the world. also their holdings are not limited to just American quilts as there are over 3500 quilts that range from from …
This area is to be found on Section 33 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. Stitches Used: Detached chain stitch, sequins and beads Threads: Hand dyed cotton thread the same thickness as cotton perle #5 Fabric: Hand dyed Aida cotton Date: This section of the sampler was worked …
Last Saturday I wrote about section 478 on the For love of Stitching band sampler. I was asked for the pattern and since I had time I sketched it off for people to use. Click on the image for a larger size and just a reminder this is what it …
