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 of threads, including satin ribbon and hand-knitting yarn! The ribbon is about 1/4 inch wide. I used …
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 …
Linked Chain Stitch is an interesting linear stitch which produces a thick line that follows a curve well. You can use it wherever a strong line is needed or if you want to outline an area. The beaded version is particularly nice. You need to know how to work basic …
Once again I am opening up this post for those readers who use the weekly work in progress deadline to push them towards completing a project. I don’t have anything to share as it is holiday time at our place and will be for a month. It is summer in …
