Stitches: This seam embellishment is built on a band of chevron stitch, which is topped off with a row of ‘flowers’ made of> detached chain andstraight stitch with the flower being a bead. Thread: DMC perle thread 5. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This seam is between piece 1 and piece 2. The …
Once you start exploring the world of dyes you will realise there are lots of different ways to use dyes, numerous recipes and lots of ways to make it sound complicated! But it’s not really very difficult at all and it is loads of fun. I mainly use Procion dyes …
This band illustrates stepped threaded running stitch Thread: The running stitch is worked from a hand dyed cotton (crochet thread), and the threading is a hand dyed rayon ribbon floss. Fabric: This section of the sampler is worked on tea towel linen which is not quite an even weave. Dyes: Procion dyes for both cotton and …
This detail is a section of embroidered lace. Stitches: Stitches used here are fly stitch, French knot, and Oyster stitch. Thread: A hand dyed silk which is about the same weight and thickness and perle 8 purchased in bulk from a weavers supplier and hand dyed by me. Placement and Foundation Fabric: This lace …
This band illustrates wheatear stitch Thread: A hand dyed silk which is the same thickness and weight as perle 8, purchased in bulk from a weavers supplier and hand dyed by me. Fabric: This section of the sampler is worked on tea towel linen which is not quite an even weave. Dyes: Procion …
I finally have two more diamond blocks done. I hope you enjoy seeing them. It has taken me an age this year to settle back into regular CQ stitching as it feels like I have had a stream of little breaks and interruptions that have broken the rhythm of work. These are light …
This detail is a small charm which I added because most of the fabrics on this block is from a quilt I made my daughter for her 18th birthday. She was very active in theatre during her teen years and well into her early 20’s. So this charm is a …
