The detail: Stitches: This braid is decorated with three fanned stitches that are made of a bullion knot wrapped with a detached chain stitch. A bead is at the base of the fan. Thread: Hand dyed mercerised cotton. I used Procion dyes to do this. Placement on block: This runs along …
Well this is my work in progress report … I feel as if I am skating through the door waving it at you … I nearly did not make it, as I was stitching till late so I would have something to post! So here is is I am puffing …
This is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch which slants. 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 …
The detail: Stitches: A foundation row of chevron stitch, was worked then further decorated with straight stitches and brass flower beads. Thread: Perle 5 and perle 8 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 …
This is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch which slants. 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 …
The detail: Stitches: This Silk ribbon embroidery floral spray includes detached chain stitch, feather stitch, fly stitch, French knots, the rose buds are made using twisted chain stitch, and the roses are made using woven spiders wheel stitch Thread: 2mm and 4mm silk ribbon, hand dyed silk and rayon ribbon floss Placement on …
This is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch which is set in pairs that step and swing from side to side. 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 …
