I have started block 37. To be honest this block has been sitting with one seam started since I released my stencils. In fact I used it for a photo to demonstrate how to use them. You can see it here This is how the block started out. This is …
Vandyke Stitch is one of those useful hand embroidery stitches that many people don’t get around to exploring but it is well worth investigating. I admit that I don’t use it enough, but without fail every time I do I think to myself I should use this more! Vandyke stitch …
This seam is to be found on block 67 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. This was the easiest seam I think of the whole quilt. I simply secured some hand dyed lace with detached chain stitches! I didn’t even bead it which is unusual. I wonder if …
The detail below is an area on my Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Section 46 is a free form embroidery with an Australian theme. You can read more about it in the article where I introduced section 46 or click on the sampler for a larger view and to be …
It seems to have taken an age but I can finally give you a work in progress report to say that block 36 is done! Since releasing my CQ stencils I have not had a lot of time to stitch. I am not complaining but his block has taken an age …
Woven Zig-Zag Chain As the name implies, Woven Zig Zag Chain is based on zig zag chain. Follow the link to the tutorial if you need directions or just a quick refresher. Woven Zigzag chain stitch is a variety of chain stitch that creates an interesting pattern of woven stitches. You …
This seam is to be found on block 67 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. I embroidered a small spray of flowers using detached chain stitch, French knots and stem stitch. I also used buttons to decorate the area too. What is the story? This regular series illustrates …
