Crazy quilt block 73 has a dominant blue purple colour scheme. It is a pretty block and people seeing the I dropped the button box quilt are always attracted to it. Click on the image of the block to see a larger photo. Fabrics and Items used on Crazy quilt …
I have 2 details of my band sampler to share with readers today because they are both similar stitches. Both these areas are at the bottom of section 48 of my “For Love of Stitching” band sampler which you can read about further if you follow the link Regular readers will remember …
Hi All even thought the Encrusted crazy quilt class starts this week I have started block 40 so have progressed a little. This is the block totally unembellished and I thought you would like to see the ‘before’ picture. I hand dyed the doily and added it in the seam …
I have 2 bands on my needlework sampler to share with readers today. Just to jog peoples memory this is section 48 of my band sampler which you can read about further if you follow the link Regular readers will remember that I had patch worked together different foundation fabrics to use on …
I don’t have any stitching news or progress to share, but I am opening up this post for those who use the weekly progress report to push them towards completing a stitching project. Just a little side news. I don’t have a report because I have been getting ready for the …
Triangular buttonhole is a version of buttonhole stitch. If you are a total beginner, I suggest that before you attempt this version you familiarise yourself with basic buttonhole stitch first. Triangular buttonhole is an interesting stitch I discovered in an old book by Edith John titled Creative Stitches. In experimenting …
Heads up for all those folks enrolled in my Crazy quilting class. I am receiving emails about where to buy supplies and particularly lace etc. I noticed that Cathy’s Crazy by Design Etsy shop has been restocked with some really nice stuff so I thought I would share it here. I …
