I really hope people are not as tired of these diamond blocks as I am but have done two more diamond blocks to show you. Click on the images to go to larger size and see them closer. These are both dark blocks. The first is more complex than the …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with ric-rac, beads and buttons. The ric-rac has a metallic weave in it so I attached it with straight stitches worked in a metallic thread. These stitches were further embellished with little gold beads. I also have a cluster buttons near by Thread: DMC metallic thread. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is …
This band of stitching is actually a canvas work stitch which is like an alternating Scotch stitch. A line of stitching is worked diagonally downwards and facing right and another line of stitching is worked diagonally downwards facing left. I have used two different threads and enjoyed the contrast of …
We had a lovely weekend in Sydney and needless to say took loads of Photos. This morning I have been playing on Colourlovers creating colour palettes from photos. This is the photo I took and …. Above is the palette developed using the photo as inspiration Around the Wharf …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with a line of buttonhole stitch, worked at different levels to add interest Thread: DMC perle thread #5. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is between piece 1 and piece 2. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered …
On this band I first worked the design in a pulled thread stitch called four sided stitch. I then worked a cross stitch over the top. You can see it easier in the close up. Thread: A hand dyed silk Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on 26 count …
Stitches: This seam is embellished with a variation of feather stitch. A seed bead is at the end of each ‘arm’ Thread: DMC perle thread #8. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This line of stitching runs down the middle of piece 3 on the diagram in the post written to introduce block 9. In the …
