Crazy quilt button decoration: This button on block 38 is a vintage button Jerry (my husband) found at a French market while he was on a business trip. Normally I wont split a set but I have 4 of these and I used one on this quilt. It is quite a large …
This band is made up of buttonhole worked reasonably close together in a scallop formation. At the peak of each scallop I worked 5 straight stitches in a fan shape and added a seed bead to the middle. Threads Wool Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band …
Crazy quilt lace decoration: This is a piece of hand dyed lace on block 38. Originally I found the piece on a second hand jacket. It was a fairly hideous thing discovered in a thrift shop. The garment had sleeves made of this lace, so I cut the sleeves off, cut …
Well occasionally, just occasionally some stitching gets done around here. I actually have another block for the lace quilt finished! If you click on the image you will see a larger version. The blocks I have so far worked are in a category titled lace quilt. Enjoy the eye candy! NOTE: …
This is a form of single feather stitch worked with a single spine on one side and three angles buttonholed stitches on the other. The flowers are actually sequins that have been stitched on with black thread and then had a seed bead added to middle. Threads Cotton Fabric: 26 …
Crazy quilt seam decoration: This seam on block 38 is feather stitch which is many crazy quilters favourite seam embellishment. I have added 3 seed beads to each arm. Thread: Perle cotton #5 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …
This band is part of the border which is made up of a mix of canvas stitches Threads Wool, stranded cotton, cotton, and metallic yarn 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 …
