We are now up to block 12 on this grid, of the “I dropped the button box” quilt. Once again I hope people will enjoy seeing it in more detail over the next week or so. As you can see there are 9 pieces of fabric in it. Fabric content: …
This band of stitching is created by working two lines of herringbone stitch which are then tied by weaving a stitch over and under the herringbone bars at the point where herringbones crosses Thread: DMC perle thread #5 and the bars are woven with hand dyed wool Fabric: This section of my …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with a line of feathered up and down buttonhole stitch. The first row holds down a ribbon the second is along the seam. Then I have covered it with a cluster of buttons. Thread: DMC perle thread#5. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is between piece 6 …
I found a couple of articles on the history of red dye which I think some readers will find of interest. This teaser quote is from Turkey Red in Blackley: A Chapter in the History of Dyeing by W.H. Cliffe “Among the natural dyestuffs available to the dyers of the …
This band of stitching is a line of herringbone stitch, tied with a vertical straight stitch Thread: DMC perle thread #5, and #8. Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on cream dress linen Size: All samples are 15 cm (6 inches) wide and stitched together in one long band …
I occasionally get emails about the length of my band sampler asking if it would make the Guinness book of records. It would not, as the UK Embroiderers’ guild hold the record. You can read about it here “With the help of over 7,000 participants of all ages and abilities …
Stitches: This CQ detail is actually a way to decorate a block with a button. I have used the button to represent a flower. The stem is created using stem stitch and the leaves are a silk ribbon embroidery leaf stitch. Thread: The stem is hand dyed perle thread #5, …
