The detail: This seam runs across the top right hand corner of the block between pieces 1,2 and 3 and piece 6 on block 23 of the “I dropped the button box” quilt. The arches are worked in chain stitch using perle 5 thread. The black straight stitches are worked in …
This band on my band sampler is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch known as crossed buttonhole Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida fabric using a hand dyed cotton thread which is about the same weight and thickness as perle 8 Size: The sampler is 15 cm (6 …
This morning I would like to introduce block 23! It is as you can see mainly yellow and made of 6 pieces of fabric Fabric content: Piece 1: Satin. Piece 2: Gingham Piece 3: Stretchy synthetic lycra type bubbly fabric (I dont know what it is called) Piece 4: Polyester …
This is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch. Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida fabric using a hand dyed cotton thread which is about the same weight and thickness as perle 8 Size: The sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide and all sections are stitched together in …
The detail: This seam runs between piece 3 and piece 2 on block 22 of the “I dropped the button box” quilt. I worked two lines of running stitch and threaded them before adding seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered …
This is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch. Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida fabric using a hand dyed cotton thread which is about the same weight and thickness as perle 8 Size: The sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide and all sections are stitched together in …
The detail: On this seam runs between piece 3 and piece 6 on block 22 . The section is covered with a corner of a lace hankie. The edge is laced arrow stitch. From buttons I created a line of ‘flowers’ along the seam What is the story? This regularly published series …
