I have been running around like crazy as we are about to depart taking a trip of 2 months having a Trip of a Lifetime Last week I mentioned I was finishing off a website. Now for the big reveal … I have been working on the web site for …
Raise Chain Band version 1 Raised Chain Band version 1 is one of two versions, and this tutorial is the first version. The other version is listed here. Both create a raised but flat band that adds texture to a piece. They make a great edge to your work too! …
This area of block 67 is a cluster of buttons both vintage and modern. If you are interested in seeing the block or the quilt visit the CQ details FAQ page. You will find details about the series and links to free crazy quilt block patterns.
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. I listen to the radio as I stitch and Climate change and the Conference in Copenhagen was an on going topic. I …
I have to admit to no work in progress report this week. I have had not time for stitching. I was floating along thinking I had various to do lists associated with our trip under control. I was feeling quite organised until I started to do our tax (it falls …
Chained cross stitch which makes good heavy border or braid like line. The key difference with this variation of cross stitch is that each stitch must be completed before moving on to the next. In some ways it is similar to woven cross stitch. It is possible to alternate the two …
This is a hand embroidered seam on block 67 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. I first decorated the seam with some brown rid-rac, secured to the block with zig-zag chain stitch worked in a brown rayon thread. I next created the row of flowers using silk ribbon …
