This band of stitching is a development of band 143. Once again the band is worked in two parts. The top section of this row is worked like chevron stitch, and on the bottom of the row instead of working a chevron stitch foot I worked half of a Cretan stitch. Next I worked zig-zag …
Stitches: This detail is a piece of old lace which has been edged with chain braid stitch on one side and quarter buttonhole wheel on the other. Thread: Perle cotton thread #5, and #8. Placement on block: On block 15 this lace cover the seam sits between piece 1 and piece 2 …
This band of stitching is another experiment worked in two parts. This row is worked liked chevron stitch, along top section of the row and on the bottom of the row instead of working a chevron stich foot I worked half of a Cretan stitch. Next I worked stepped threaded running stitch over the …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with a line of laced herringbone stitch which I have used to couch down some ribbon. Detached chin stitches are placed along the top of the ribbon. Thread: Perle thread #5 for the herringbone which has been laced with a fine metallic braid. The brown detached chain stitches …
Eve has her act together in more ways that one as she has edited and produced these videos clips of the show long before I have managed to sort out my photos! Stilt dance is described as “Nathan Kerr and Eve Everard perform ground acrobatics and upright dance on peg …
Like band 141 this band of stitching is created by working the cross of herringbone stitch on top of each other but this time it is sprayed out like a fan. The movement and rhythm of the stitch is very similar to herringbone. If you look at band 140 you will see how …
This embellishment simply consists of two interesting buttons. Placement on block: On block 15 these sit in the lower right hand corner on piece 3 below the lace featured in detail 102 Buttons The small black button is vintage and very appealing What is the story? This regularly published series …
