This band which is part of section 30 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler . The is pattern created by first working two lines of buttonhole stitch with the arms at different heights to make triangular formations along the line. In the peaks and valleys I have added a small flower motif. Seed beads …
Gosh one day it feels like an age since I started documenting this quilt then the next day I am surprised to be moving on to another block. It is time to introduce Block 36 which is another that has a strong colour scheme. I hope you will enjoy the …
This is the first part of section 30 on the For Love of Stitching band sampler. This is part of the border which is a mix of canvas stitches worked in different threads. Threads Wool, DMC stranded cotton floss, rayon ribbon floss, perle #5 (DMC) Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For …
For those who are interested in zentangles, doodle patterns drawing celtic knots, pattern creating and doodling I discovered a great flickr group which aims to demonstrate pattern making in step by step photos. The group describes itself as “place to post the step-by-step instructions for building doodle images such as …
Detail: This detail is the last on block 35. The lace was hand dyed by me and stitched across piece 5 on block 35 of the I dropped the button box crazy quilt I then added some beads and two novelty buttons I had that are shaped like bows. What is the story? This …
Section 30 of my sampler is another change of mood as many of the bands on this piece can be used on crazy quilt seams as an embellishment. The piece of linen was very long but I did not like to cut it, so I left it as it was. …
Note Unfortunately Stitchin Fingers no longer exists as the site closed late 2016 so I have removed the links in this post Over on Stitchin fingers I suggested another of the “Post a photo of … challenges” This time around it was to post a photo on stitchin fingers of …
