I feel a little guilty as Work in Progress Wednesday is here, and I dont have anything to report as teaching my online class has taken all my time. Hopefully next week things will have settled a little and I will have something to share. I am opening up this …
Closed herringbone is a variety of herringbone where the stitch is worked so closely together that it forms a line of crossed stitches. On the back of the fabric it will show a two lines of back stitches so it is also known as Double Backstitch. Another use for this …
Today I have a detail from section 50 on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler Stitches Used This detail is is simply cretan stitch worked row upon row in a hand dyed silk thread. The fabric Aida which has been hand dyed too. In between the rows I stitched bugle beads Detail …
This week, I don’t have a progress report to share with readers as my class has kept me very busy. But that does not mean regular Work in Progress folks miss out as I am opening up this post for those who use the weekly progress challenge Work in Progress Wednesdays …
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. …
