This row of stitching band is traditional blackwork pattern worked in back stitch because I was using a verigated thread Thread: A hand dyed superfine merino wool . Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on 26 count linen Dyes: Procion cold water dyes the wool Size: All samples are …
I thought I would share with you my ‘travel pack’ of threads. When Mum died recently, I went to stay at my sisters and I took my sampler. The problem was, I did not really know what I was going to stitch, or, how much stitching I would do. So …
Stitches: The first seam embellishment on block 10 is an old favourite. This seam is embellished with a line of wide feather stitch Thread: A hand dyed mercerised cotton. Dyes: Procion cold water dyes for the cotton. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand …
This first row of stitching in theFor the Love of stitching Sampler Section 6 is a canvas work stitch, listed as Condensed Mosaic in The Embroidery Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden (page 154) Thread: A hand dyed baby knitting wool Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on 26 count linen. …
This morning I am introducing block 10 in the I dropped the Button Box quilt. I hope people will enjoy seeing it in more detail over the next week or so. Fabric content: It is actually quite a simple block as you can see there are only 6 pieces of …
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 …
