I am so pleased to be introducing block 27 because by the end I think block 26 was making me wince a little too much. As I said when I introduced block 26 I used many fabrics not often used in crazy quilting. Me and my “you can use anything …
Ever since I spotted this piece in Threads on making a bag by weaving it on a pin loom I have been itching to try this! Although this technique is often associate with childrens crafts I think there is loads of possibilities. I hope readers can see the possibilities too. …
Stitches This seam on section 25 has been covered with a braid then I added French knots, straight stitches and detached chain stitches. Thread: The thread is a hand dyed is perle 8 cotton thread Dyes: The cotton perle was dyed with procion dyes. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during …
Detail: This button cluster is the last detail for block 26. It sits at the intersection of pieces 2, 6 and 8. You can see the block here in the article where I introduced block 26. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments …
Stitches This is area on section 25 of my band sampler is covered with an old piece of hand made lace. The Vintage buttons actually cover a tear in the lace as I found it in a second had shop. Make a cuppa and I will tell you the story. The old …
The latest issue Volume 9 Issue 2 of CQ Mag online is available. For those who are new hands this is a back to basics issue so there are lots of articles. Callie the spider is back. When you see the yellow spider icon of Callie, you know the article …
Detail: This seam is covered with wide strip of velvet ribbon which is edged with braid and embellished with beads, detached chain and straight stitches. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped the button …
