Stitches: This seam is embellished was started with three rows of zig-zag chain stitch. Underneath the row I threaded some pink metallic thread. The final rows are of detached chain stitch worked in the same metallic thread I had used to thread under the first rows of work. Thread: A cotton …
This band of stitching is made up of long tailed detached chain stitch set side by side in a zig zag pattern. Thread: A hand dyed mulberry silk. Fabric: This section of my sampler is worked on 26 count linen Dyes: Procion cold water dyes for the silk thread. Size: All …
These work in progress reports do definitely keep me on the straight and narrow. I have two more diamond blocks. Both are of a light tone. As usual if you click on the images you can go to a larger version. If anyone wants to share their work …
Placement on the block: This braid covers a seam which is between piece 1 and piece 5 on block 10. I simply attached the braid and decorated it with facetted beads. Braid: This braid was found in remnant bag. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate …
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 …
