This embroidered seam embellishment started as a row of buttonhole stitch worked in DMC pearl 8 thread. At the base I worked a series of straight stitches worked in 2 strands of DMC floss. These were topped off with a Oyster stitch worked in the same floss. Between the oyster …
Todays detail is really simple as I figure it is time for the odd feature embellishment idea now. This is a simple cluster of 4 buttons. To give the area more zest I added a bead tassel which hangs from the middle of one of the buttons. It is made …
The other day I featured a seam embellishment that did not have a straight stitch in it. Today straight stitch is the only stitch featured! On this piece of lace I used beads to emphasise the pattern. It was very simple to do and can be seen on this 8 …
Bullion stitches are often a challenge to embroiderers so here are a few tips for working them. With Bullion use a milliners needle as a milliners needle is the same diameter from point to eye and this means the thread will slide along the needle easily. Also use a thread …
Todays seam embellishment features a ribbon braid which has had a row of buttonhole stitch worked down each side. This variation worked in DMC Pearl 8 thread, simply changes the size of each leg of the stitch to form a pattern. On the highest leg two detached chain stitches were …
I have looked and looked and I think I have found a straight stitch free, embroidery detail! As anyone reading this series will know I am a bit keen on straight stitch and detached chain. However this hand embroidery detail is not detached chain free as the daisy in motif …
I feel I need a drum roll to indicate that this is an exciting moment as this post marks the half way mark in the series. I had no idea when I thought of doing it that this series would prove so popular, but it has so without further ado …
