Crazy quilt seam decoration: This detail on block 39 sits in the top right hand corner of the block. Two gold yellow daisies are worked in detached chain and straight stitches and a seed bead sits in the middle. Thread: The daisies are worked in stranded cotton floss The herringbone stitch …
I was browsing the Antique pattern Library and discovered 3 files I had not spotted before. They are part of the 1907 Herrschner Catalogue. It caught my eye since it was described as “Herrschner, Frederick. Art Needlework Supplies General Catalog. Chicago, Frederick Herrschner, c.1907, 242pgs. Scans donated and photo edited …
This band is made up of a foundation of closed buttonhole stitches that have a line of arrow stitches that are topped off with a cross stitch and seed beads. Threads: Wool Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists …
This is article I move from studio journal design to embroidered piece. This is an example of taking a design in my studio journal and stitching it. I will start with sharing a photo of the finished project. The source of the design The idea for this project started because …
Time for a shift in tone and to introduce block 39. I have always enjoyed this block. I am not sure why but I think it is the little bird print in the middle of the block. If you click on the image above you will see a larger version …
This band is a form of alternating buttonhole stitch that moves up and down in a zig zag pattern. In the valleys I have attached a sequin secured with a seed bead and on the hills I added a seed bead. Threads: Wool Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love …
Crazy quilt button decoration: This cluster of vintage buttons on block 38 were collected over the years from thrift shop garments, swaps made with other crazy quilters, garage and swap meet sales and generally been a scavenger. The rich colours sit well and even the pale green workmans shirt button looks OK …
