I am sharing Crazy Quilt Block 77 on my I Dropped the Button Box quilt which looks a bit dull taken out of context however it fits the set of the quilt. This block is part of a diagonal line that runs across the quilt. It is an example of …
Today I have a detail from section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used This detail is worked in perle #5 cotton and silk thread. It is a row of Stepped thread running stitch which has been laced with hand dyed silk thread. Either side of that is a …
Chained bar stitch forms a solid line, ideal for borders, or you can use it to couch down ribbons, tape, or flat braids. Create the foundation of this stitch by first laying down some long, straight stitches. Between two and six straight stitches in DMC pearl 3 thread works well. …
Today I have a detail from section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used This is a section of pattern darning which is just a form of running stitch arranged in patterns. I used hand dyed rayon thread on hand dyed linen. I enjoyed regularity of it yet seeing the …
Today I have a detail from section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used In this area using a rayon thread, I laid down a pattern of lines in running stitch. I then laced thickish metallic braid through. This created a secondary pattern of spaces which I added bugle beads to. …
Double Herringbone version 1 is also known as Indian herringbone stitch. Work by first laying a foundation row of herringbone stitch. Work another row of herringbone. On every second stitch, slide the needle under the cross bar created by the first row of stitches. This means that the second row of …
The detail below is an area on section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Fabric: The fabric started life as a placemat. I discovered it in a secondhand charity shop stained and unloved. Since it was linen I first tried to dye it but in the end cut away …
