Stitches This sampler band 313 is a line of feather stitch. It is a band that is part of my long band sampler which you can read about here. If you want to see the line of embroidery in context you can read about it here. The foundation row has been further embellished …
Stitches: This seam is first covered with some pink ribbon on which I first worked 2 lines of herringbone stitch which I laced with thread then added beads up the middle of the band Thread: Rayon ribbon floss and wool What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and …
Stitches This small motif is created using two buttonhole stitches and stem stitch. The motif is small about 3 cm or an inch and a bit high. Thread A hand dyed cotton perle 12 cotton Fabric: Dress linen Dyes: Procion dyes used on the thread Size: The sampler is 15 cm …
I have another crazy quilt block that I have completed and since it is Wednesday this is my work in progress show and tell. Actually it is more show than tell but I hope you enjoy it anyway. Where are the other blocks? You will find all the other …
Stitches: This detail is seam on which I first worked tied herringbone stitch which I laced with thread then added detached chain stitches. Thread: A hand dyed silk and wool Placement on block: This seam runs along the side of piece 3 which is illustrated in this article that introduced block 25 …
Stitches This line of stitches is a variety of buttonhole stitch that I have further embellished with French knots and a straight stitch. Thread A hand dyed cotton perle 8 Fabric: Dress linen Dyes: Procion dyes used on the thread Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 …
We were in Borders Bookstore yesterday and look at what they had classified under Horror. These are truly horrific books! Someone employed there has a sense of humour and I could not resist sharing.
