With band 102 I reached the end of section 5 of the For the Love of Stitching band sampler. Over the next couple of weeks I will talk about each area of this piece – section 6 which was worked in May 1998 on 26 count linen. In section 5 …
Charm: This seam embellishment is actually a charm. It’s a little surprise for the viewer and acts to draw the eye away from the button with the sun motif on it. I spoke about this button in detail 60. In other words the reason the charm sits on the block …
Here I am again with my Work in Progress Wednesday waving another two block around. Actually these are really very useful for me as they keep me on track. As usual if you click on the images you can go to a larger version. Here is the second less complex …
This is the last band of this section of the sampler. It is made up of a pattern that consists of half Eye stitch and straight stitches which make up lines of Satin stitch Thread: The eye stitch is worked in a hand dyed cotton that is about the same …
The latest issue of CQ Mag Online was released a week or so ago (I know I am late with this news but in some ways I am still playing catch up here) If you have not yet checked it out make a cuppa and do so. This issue has …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with lace decorated with French knots, and straight stitches. Thread: DMC perle thread #8. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam buts against piece 3 and the join of piece 1 and 2. You will find the diagram in the article I wrote when I introduced block 9. …
If you are thinking about making or buying a skein winder to skein off hanks of thread ready to dye, you might be interested in a tutorial over on Carpool Knitter. Carpool Knitter has written a piece on using a Skein Winder made from Hose Reels. There is even a …
