The Detail: This is a seam embellished with regular buttonhole stitch worked in a metallic thread. (I know buttonhole is dominating this blog lately!) Placement on block: On block 19 this lace runs between piece 1 and piece 3 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and …
Band description: This band is a variation on basic buttonhole stitch Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida. I only used one thread on this section of the sampler. It is a cotton thread which was hand dyed by me with procion dyes Size: The sampler is 15 cm …
Today I am introducing block 19, of the “I dropped the button box” quilt. As you can see this block consists of 7 pieces. Some of the fabric used in this block are a bit different as they are not normally included in crazy quilting blocks. I have seen loads of …
Band description: This is the first band in the section and is basic buttonhole stitch Fabric and Thread: The sample is worked on Aida. I only used one thread on this section of the sampler. It is a cotton thread which was hand dyed by me. Dyes: Procion cold water …
Detail: This embellishment is a cluster of buttons and charms that sit on top of some hand dyed synthetic lace. The lace was dyed with disperse dyes. Placement on block: On block 18 this lace runs along the side of piece 6 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to …
It is time to introduce section 12 of the For the Love of Stitching Sampler. I hope over the next few weeks people will enjoy seeing the various patterns and forms of buttonhole I explored on this sampler. Section 12 of my band sampler was completed it December 2005. At …
Detail: This seam embellishment is made of interlacing herringbone stitch and adding a straight stitch and beads in the spaces Thread: Rayon ribbon floss and perle cotton Placement on block: On block 18 this lace runs along the side of piece 3 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand …
