Over the next couple of weeks I will talk about each area of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler which was worked in April 1998 on 26 count linen. It is 6 inches wide In section 5 I took a different turn with my sampler experiments as I decided to work …
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Stitches: This seam was embellished with a line of tied herringbone stitch which was decorated with detached chain stitch, straight stitch, jewellery findings and seed beads. Thread: The herringbone is worked in rayon ribbon floss. The detached chain is worked in perle thread #8 and the straight stitches are worked in stranded cotton floss Placement and Foundation Fabric: …
Last week I promised myself I would post a weekly work in progress report. I am pleased I did as I have 2 more diamond block done. If anyone wants to share their work in progress for this week (must be this week to play) please feel free to do …
This area of stitching is a cluster of experiments in Algerian Eye stitch and variations. It is contrasted with a few Rhodes stitch and straight stitches worked on a diagonal to fill in odd blocks. Thread: Threads used in this sample are all hand dyed and include. wool, silk, perle cotton, mercerised …
I don’t often point to resources for machine embroidery but this free project of the month looked so good I felt it could not be missed. At first I nearly dismissed Machine Embroidered Woodlands by Alison Holt because when on the web page the Search press website gives no indication …
Stitches: This is a really simply seam embellishment and regular readers will know I use it and varieties of it all the time! It is made by work 3 straight stitches and sewing a bead at the base. Thread: Hand dyed mercerised cotton (crochet thread) which is the dame thickness and weight …
