This band of stitching is a variety of Maltese cross stitch. Maltese cross is very similar Kutch work. Thread: A hand dyed soft Danish cotton which feels and works up in a similar way to coton a broder and is matt with no sheen. It is approximately the same thickness and …
The Tree Project was conceived and run by the International Fiber Collaborative Titled Interdependence the tree covered in leaves made of fiber was on display during April. Participants were invited to create a leaf and contribute it to the tree. leaves cam from all over the globe. I was interested …
Stitches: This detail on the crazy quilt is of two buttons on lace which has been edged with chain stitch Thread: The chain stitch is worked in perle thread #8. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This area is on piece 4 on the diagram in the article introducing block 7 In the same article …
I really wish I had remembered this resource when I suggested the Assisi challenge as Assisi Embroideries, from DMC library is a great book on which can be found on the On-Line Digital Archive of Documents on Weaving and Related Topics. I hope what I have lost in timeliness I …
This is three bands of running stitch which have been laced with a thread then the lacing was laced with chenille. Thread: The running stitches were working in a hand dyed perle thread #8. The first run of lacing is a hand dyed mercerised cotton (crochet thread), and the last is a hand …
This morning I will talk about two details. The first is the floral motif pictured above and the second is the lace that runs beside the seam. Stitches: The floral motif is made up of bullion knot roses, fly stitch leaves and French knots. The lace and seam are both embellished with detached chain stitch and straight …
Threads magazine has published a tutorial on how to make better cord knots. Susan Khalji has illustrated how to make them softer and easier to tie. These knots are a great finishing technique which can be used with all sorts of crafts situations. It is a handy skill to have …
