Note Unfortunately Stitchin Fingers no longer exists as the site closed late 2016 so I have removed the links in this post After yesterdays wonderful response to the release of the start of The stitch files I have started a new group on stitchin fingers as requested. Stitch Junkies is a …
This hand embroidered seam detail on block 37 is a combination of oyster stitch and detached chain stitches Why have I described this as hand embroidered? Because last week I got an email from a lady who asked me what sewing machine produced my stitches. I told her they were …
This pattern shifts and and changes. It is created by working a combination of canvas stitches most of which are based on straight stitches and crossed stitches. It forms a solid border around this section of the sampler. You can see what I mean by a border the introductory post …
Crazy quilt seam decoration: This area on block 37 is a cotton fabric covered with some hand dyed nylon lace. It has been embellished with straight stitches, detached chain stitches and beads Thread: stranded cotton floss and silk What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and …
This is band 299 on the For Love of stitching band sampler and it declares my age in 2008 when it was stitched on my birthday. For some quirky reason I decided to add it. Threads Perle #8 cotton Fabric: 26 cnt linen Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is …
Time to introduce another strong coloured block ad Block 37 is in rich jewel tones. If you click on the image above you will see a larger version I hope you will enjoy the focus on each detail over the next few weeks. When I started this I never quite …
The is pattern created by working a combination of buttonhole, straight stitches and French knots Threads Perle #5 cotton, wool and stranded cotton floss . 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 …
