For all my readers into crazy quilting, you will be pleased to hear that the Spring Issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly is out. I always enjoy browsing the magazine over a cup of coffee. As usual there are free patterns, tips on techniques and loads of eye candy. But, before …
Week 6 is here already! The TAST stitch is to learn and experiment with Herringbone Stitch. Herringbone stitch is another of those key stitches that people first learn when new to hand embroidery. I hope those readers who are attempting this stitch for the first time enjoy it and discover its versatility. There …
My next block for the 2020 challenge is done! As you can see, I had fun with 2020 crazy quilt block 11. This was my starting point for the 2020 crazy quilt block 11. As I have said before, I have noticed that beginners often worry over the look of an …
Week 5 of Take a Stitch Tuesday is to learn and experiment with feather stitch. For those who are new to embroidery, you will find that aspects of the hand movements needed to make this stitch are similar to those learnt in Buttonhole. I hope you can see a method to my …
The stitch for week 4 is to learn and experiment with Stem Stitch. Stem Stitch is a basic quick and easy linear stitch, which I personally think is one of the most useful stitches there are. You can use this stitch to outline just about anything, and it is great …
It is the beginning of the new year and summer in Australia. For me it is time to have a clean out and organise my thoughts about stitching projects for the coming. In my workroom blitze I realised I needed to de-stash my threads! My de-stash is your gain. …
