Scans of the J. F. Ingalls embroidery stamping pattern catalogue from 1886 are available online and are in the public domain. We have John Governale to thank for scanning 255 pages, hosting them online and patterns are in the public domain so stitchers are free to use them. This catalogue …
This band on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is an experiment couching some thick decorative cord using herringbone stitch. The ends of the cord are covered with a small button secured with a bead. Threads: cotton perle #5 Fabric: 26 cnt linen Date: This section of the sampler …
I got totally side tracked this morning playing with colour. Adobe has a free web based colour tool called Kuler. You can use it to create colour schemes, share them if you choose and store them if you want. The other way to find colour schemes is from a photograph. …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam is on block 42 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is Cretan stitch worked in perle #5 cotton which I then added beaded arrow stitch to. I used seed beads in both the hills and peaks. What is the story? This …
Beth Lea of Bluebell Wood is an historical embroiderer who has produced 3 detailed videos on the English version of Trellis stitch. this version produces different a texture on both sides. This series of highly instructive videos demonstrate how to produce a brick-like vertical pattern at the front and a …
This band on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is made up of tied herringbone and back stitch, with sequin flowers attached with seed beads. Threads: I used hand dyed cotton perle #5 Fabric: 26 cnt linen Date: This section of the sampler was worked during April and May …
Seam decoration on crazy quilt block: This seam is on block 42 of the I Dropped the Button Box crazy quilt is decorated with feather stitch worked in perle #5 cotton. I then added 3 pink seed beads to the end of arm. The charm I received in a swap. What …
