The detail: This hand dyed piece of lace runs across piece 5 on block 24 of the I dropped the button box quilt. I lace silk ribbon through it and with the same silk ribbon worked some loose French knots. In the middle of each french knot I added a seed bead. …
Stitches This is simple a line of zig-zag chain stitch that has been worked in hand dyed perle thread. Thread A hand dyed perle cotton thread Fabric: Linen hand dyed Dyes: Procion dyes used on the fabric and thread Date: This section of the sampler was worked in January 2006. Size: …
The detail: This detail is actually 2! In the top corner of the block I have woven silk ribbon through a piece green hand dyed lace. The second detail is simple buttonhole stitch topped with seed beads This seam runs across the top right hand corner along the edge of piece 7 …
Stitches This is simple a line of chain stitch that has been worked in a thicker than normal thread. Thread An 4 ply acrylic knitting yarn with a metallic thread through it. Fabric: Linen hand dyed Dyes: Procion dyes used on the fabric Size: The sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) …
The detail: This is a detail of lace. I first whipped the edges of the lace using a thread from DMC. It is gold with a black twist of thread spun with it. It comes on a reel and named “antique gold”. It is marked Made in Belgium and would have …
Stitches This is simple a line of detached chain stitches that are interlaced with a thicker thread. Thread A cotton is DMC perle 5 and the interlacing thread is weaving yarn with a metallic thread through it which means it looks better in life. Fabric: Linen hand dyed Dyes: Procion …
This morning I would like to introduce block 24! I find this one has always appealed to me perhaps it is hte the little button shaped like a house but I hope readers enjoy it too. Fabric content: Piece 1: Vintage cotton Piece 2: Velvet Piece 3: Polyester soft furnishing …
