I am pleased to announce that I am now about to start documenting block 40 of the I dropped the button box quilt. This block is in Victorian browns which were very popular at the time. Over the next few weeks I will focus on each seam and embellishment and …
This band is made up of a line of buttonhole stitch decorated with novelty beads Threads: Linen Fabric: 26 cnt linen
Crazy quilt seam decoration: This is the last detail on block 39 it is simple a cluster of vintage 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 dropped the button box. All articles are categorised in the projects under …
This band is made up of 3 lines of stacked buttonhole stitch. The bottom row has had detached chain stitches and beads added. Threads: Cotton, rayon ribbon floss, perle cotton, rayon thread Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It …
Crazy quilt decoration: This detail on block 39 is simply a vintage button secured with a few seed beads 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 dropped the button box. All articles are categorised in the projects under Crazy …
This band is made up of two lines of buttonhole stitch worked back to back Threads: Hand dyed wool Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are stitched together to form one …
Crazy quilt seam decoration: This seam on block 39 has a line of Pekinese Stitch that has been laced with a metallic thread. The seam sits above a large vintage button Thread: The chain stitch is worked in perle cotton #5. The straight stitches are worked in a rayon thread. What is the …
