As I mentioned I am part of the team organising the second National Crazy Quilting retreat which is to be held at Greenhills Camp and Conference Center, Canberra, between September 29th to October 2nd this year. Sponsors letters have been sent out with requests for support in the form of …
Today there is two seam details in one image. The first is a line of beads which are alternated with straight stitches that are topped off with a French knot. The seam embellishment is worked over some lace (you can just see it) Diagonally across the block runs a satin …
This is the simplest of seam embellishments as it consists of some domed sequins stitched to braid. I really think that often the simplest treatment lends itself to being interpreted widely. Down each side of the braid I added straight stitches topped with seed beads. There is a real mix …
Leena Lahteenmaki has provided a full course of drafting lessons. The course is written in conjunction with drafting software but if you do the math the principles are the same. I am sure costumers, dress makers and even those interested in recutting and recycling garments will find the knowledge useful. …
Today I have two details to feature the first is a bullion rose spray. The other is a seam embellishment over rick rack. The bullion rose spray is worked in wool. Here are directions on how to make a bullion rose from the everything sewing website. Classic stitches also has …
This is a detail that became quite complicated although it is made up of simple basic stitches. First I worked a row of Herringbone in a thread that is the same thickness as DMC 5 pearl. I then tied it down with a row of detached chain stitches worked in …
Many stitches can be beaded. This is an example of cretan stitch which has been further embellished with an arrangement of simple beaded straight stitches The feather stitch on the right has also been topped off with a row of seed beads. Both treatments are simple and effective. I will …
