Band description: This is a traditional blackwork design Threads: This band is worked in a hand dyed superfine merino wool. Fabric: This section is worked on Aida Dyes: Procion cold water dyes are used to dye the threads Size: The sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide and all sections are …
Detail: This is a simple seam embellishment is made of of detached chain stitch and straight stitch Thread: Perle cotton Placement on block: On block 18 this lace runs along the side of piece 4 What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …
Band description: This design is a combination of canvas stitches. Crossed stitches included Rice stitch, cross stitch, Leviathan stitch, and Rhodes stitch. These are arranged between blocks of slanting straight stitches and sequins secured with a bead. Threads: This band is worked in a hand dyed wool and rayon ribbon floss. …
Two articles which I think readers will enjoy have been bought to my attention. They both feature in the quilt section of The Collectors weekly and are interviews with with Merikay Waldvogel The History of American Quiltmaking gives a brief overview of the tradition and Collecting American Quilts discusses what to look …
Detail: This lace is hand dyed and embellished with beads and detached chain stitch Placement on block: On block 18 this lace runs along the side of piece 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 button …
Band description: This design is a combination of crossed stitches and slanting straight stitches Threads: This band is worked in a hand dyed cotton,hand dyed wool and rayon floss. Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on Aida Dyes: Procion cold water dyes for the threads Size: All samples are 15 …
Detail: This is a seam embellished with hand dyed lace and seed beads Placement on block: On block 18 this lace runs along the side of piece 7 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 …
