Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam is to be found on block 45 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt. It is feather stitch decorated with beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my …
Another of my freebie embroidery patterns for everyone today. If you need to know how I would transfer this pattern to fabric, I have a tutorial on how to transfer embroidery designs to fabric which may help. All posts in the series are in the Friday Freebie category I hope you …
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 and some blue plastic novelty beads secured with seed beads. Threads: cotton perle #8 Fabric: 26 cnt linen Date: This section of the sampler was worked during April …
Soft Knot, Quilters Knot, or No Knot in Ribbon Embroidery is a video tutorial that demonstrates a number of ways Silk Ribbon Embroiders start their work. Melissa of Honey Bees Bliss demonstrates a both a soft knot and a quilters knot, while also pointing out, that many ribbon embroiderers simply …
I have just read a wonderful response and review of the 3 day crazy quilting workshop I gave after the CT Adventure. Sherry has been warm and generously written about her experience on her blog Time for Stitching. I had a wonderful time there and really want to go back! …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam is made up of detached chain stitches which have been laced with a novelty thread. It is to be found on block 45 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and …
This area on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is made up of two rows of herringbone tied with square plastic novelty beads. Threads: Hand dyed cotton perle #5 Fabric: 26 cnt linen Date: This section of the sampler was worked during April and May of 2008. Size: The For …
