Pintangle

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 …

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 …