I am increasingly calling this band sampler freeform embroidery because I just pick it up and work bits as I feel like it but this section was different. I am always aware of anticipating what something might look like when it sits next to the previous section of the sampler. …
Yay! I am dancing about this morning as I am pleased to have this block done! This quilt seems to be taking forever and day to stitch but every large project is like that. Towards the end there is a mood of wanting to just get it done. I am …
Beaded Butterfly chain stitch is a variety of Butterfly chain that has a little extra shine because you add beads as you go. What needle Do I use for Beaded Butterfly Chain stitch? As for all the beaded stitches I am sharing the main thing is to use a needle you can …
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 …
