Eastern stitch is also known as Egyptian buttonhole. I guess the buttonhole part of the name comes from the loop made between the two bars as the same hand movement is required to make buttonhole. I have seen it classified as part of the buttonhole family. Usually this stitch is seen …
I have another detail of my band sampler to share with readers today. Here is section 48 of my band sampler (Follow the link to read the post about it) Regular readers will remember that with this section of my sampler I had patch worked together different foundation fabrics. Thread, Fabric and Stitches …
Block 71 is a bright awkward colour scheme that looks OK in life but does not photograph well. With this Block 71 I think the challenge was to use ugly cheap stuff. There are two pieces of metallic fabric on the block and in the bottom right hand corner the …
Hi all, I don’t have any progress to share as I have done my usual thing of trying to fit too much into one week, but I am opening up this post for those who use the weekly progress challenge to push them towards completing something. Next week I will not be …
Shell Chain is a member of the chain stitch family and a form of double chain stitch which is a lot of fun to do. Below is a freeform sample worked in a variety threads including satin ribbon and hand knitting yarn! The ribbon is about 1/4 of an inch wide. …
It is time to recommence sharing these little areas on my band sampler. Today I have 2 close up details to share as they sit side by side on the sampler. To jog readers memory here is section 48 of my band sampler, which I introduced before Christmas. (Follow the link to …
On Monday when I asked I was pleasantly surprised to find out there are quite a few people who are interested in continuing with Work in Progress Wednesdays. I think we can make WIP Wednesdays more inclusive of other types of stitching projects. The idea started out to encourage people …
