The Detail: These are a couple of charms that are on block 20. As I explained when I introduced the block it has a theatre theme because when Eve was very active in the theatre both front of house and back stage. What is the story? This regularly published series aims …
This is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch which swings 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 15 cm (6 inches) wide and all …
The Detail: This detail on block 20, is a line of herringbone worked in silk thread. The row has been tied with green perle 8 thread. Straight stitches run along the top the row and they are topped with small beads. This detail runs along the edge of piece 4 on …
This is another variation on basic buttonhole stitch worked in a hill like formation. As you can see the dip between the ‘hills’ is a bit messy. 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 …
I don’t often write about knitting but this is too cute to let it slip by. I discovered this tiny knitted brooch worked in fine wool on tooth picks which have been sanded smooth. I just had to share. Found with thanks on the Craftster forums
The Detail: This detail on block 20, is a series of fly stitches that run along the edge of a braid that runs along the edge piece 5 on the block. As I explained when I introduced the block it has a theatre theme because when Eve was very active in the …
The latest issue of CQMagOnline Volume 9, Issue 1 – January 2010 is now available. Dakotah Davis has joined the staff of CQMag and a great tutorial making a needlecase using her fabric fusion technique. This issue also houses some great articles by Maureen Greeson, Victoria Adams Brown, Allison Aller, …
