This area of block 69 on the I dropped the button box Quilt, illustrates 2 seams. the top is chevron stitch worked in perle #5 cotton, threaded with a ribbon knitting yarn. The second is herringbone stitch worked in perle #5 cotton and tied with seed beads. What is the …
Just a reminder of some of the resources on this site! Crazy quilting and Hand Embroidery This series of posts on How to assemble a Crazy Quilt includes Assembling a crazy quilt part 1 – Trimming the blocks, joining and a construction technique that means the seams sit flat. Assembling …
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: Raised Herringbone band which I shared on Take a Stitch Tuesday. Threads: rayon thread silk metallic yarn Size: This area …
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 seam was first covered in feather stitch using a rayon thread. I then added some very tiny vintage sequins or some people would call them spangles. The two little novelty beads in the shape of birds were added last. This seam detail is on block 69 of the I …
I found a very Curious sampler and I wonder if anyone has encountered anything like it. In the Salisbury Museum which has some great lace samples, some stumpwork, costume and accessories one of the items that caught my attention was a Sampler that recorded the results of the Wiltshire election …
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: Raised Herringbone band which I shared on Take a Stitch Tuesday. Threads: rayon thread silk bunka yarn Size: This area …
