Detail: The edge of this seam is embroidered with buttonhole stitch worked back to back Thread: Perle cotton #8 Placement on block: This seam runs down the middle of block 28 between piece 1 and 2 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered …
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The detail This lace embellished seam is found on section 25 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. The lace is further embellished with small daisy quarters made from 3 detached chain stitches worked in hand dyed perle cotton and a seed bead at the base. Beads further embellish the lace. Date: This section …
Detail: This detail is one I often use for the edge of braid. It consists of straight stitches and seed beads. It is simple quick and easy to do. Thread: Hand dyed cotton perle 8 Dyes: Procion dyes for thread Placement on block: This seam runs along the edge of …
The detail This area on section 25 of the For love of stitching band sampler is a motif worked in wool in long and short stitch. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different …
Detail: This detail was a little difficult to photograph but the edge of this seam is embroidered with a free form feather stitch which was then embellished with novelty thread, French knots and beads. These beads have a pearlescent sheen and the shell which matches the theme has the same …
The detail This embellished seam is found on section 25 of the For love of stitching band sampler. If you turn it on it its side you will see it is it a heart shape formed of straight stitches worked in rayon ribbon floss. From the base are 3 detached chain stitches worked in hand …
