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 …
This band of stitching is created by working the cross of herringbone stitch on top of each other. The movement and rhythm of the stitch is very similar to herringbone. If you look at band 140 you will see how the idea was developed. Once again I am sure someone else has …
Stitches: This lace is embellished with a line of detached chain stitches arranged as half daisies. Thread: A hand dyed perle thread #8. Placement on block: On block 15 this seam runs along the edge of piece 3 Lace: The lace is vintage and was a gift from a friend Dyes: Procion cold …
I had to share this as they are fantastic. Found with thanks via Altering Thoughts We are back from New Zealand and once I have sorted the over 1700 photographs that we took I will share a little (not to much as it would be boring)
This band is a little unexpected so I have diagrammed it. It is made up of a part of herringbone stitch which I have repeated along a line. The sections were worked close together. When worked like this they produce a wide interesting band. I have not seen this variety documented …
This morning I will be introducing block 15 of the “I dropped the button box” quilt. As you can see there are 6 pieces of fabric in it. Fabric content: Piece 1: Silk from an after 5 dress. Piece 2: Cotton. This was sent to me in one of the first internet …
