Crazy Quilt block 69 is a a muted bronze/green colour scheme which was an interesting block to work. In the top right hand corner has an unusual vintage souvenir. During World War II Australian soldiers made miniature slouch hats from Australian half pennies and pennies. They were pressed over a …
This band on section 47 of my For love of Stitching band sampler which was stitched in December 2009. The sampler is in Christmas colours of reds, greens and gold. Stitches Used: This is a very simple band of pattern darning. Threads: Silk Size: This area is a section in my Love …
I am travelling having a Trip of a Lifetime and have taken a break from my usual Work in Progress reports. I am opening up this post for those who have made progress on a project. If you have leave a comment with a link to your site including the http …
This band on section 47 of my For love of Stitching band sampler which was stitched in December 2009. The sampler is in Christmas colours of reds, greens and gold. Stitches Used: Cloud filling stitch which I shared on Take a Stitch Tuesday. Threads: cotton perle # 5 silk metallic yarn Size: This …
I am travelling having a Trip of a Lifetime and have taken a break from my usual Work in Progress reports. I am opening up this post for those who have made progress on a project. If you have leave a comment with a link to your site including the http …
Surprisingly versatile I discovered this Spiked Knotted Cable Chain in Edith Johns’ Creative Stitches (p. 53). The name is a mouthful, and this is one of those stitches that I thought at first glance was too complex to hold much interest. Then, once I was in the swing of it, …
This band on section 47 of my For love of Stitching band sampler which was stitched in December 2009. The sampler is in Christmas colours of reds, greens and gold. Stitch: Raised Herringbone band which I shared as part of the Take a stitch Tuesday challenge. Threads: cotton perle # 5 stranded …
