I have nothing much to report this week except I have started block 32 in this quilt. I have only started one seam however and that is a row of buttonholed herringbone! So that is my report this week! All the lace on it is vintage lace I was given …
I discovered Diamond stitch in Marion Nichols’ Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches. Even though Diamond Stitch is normally worked between to parallel rows it can be stacked or worked free form. As a stitch, it is versatile enough to produce some interesting effects, as the pattern it creates as you work …
This area is found on section 44 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitches Used: Sorbello stitch, and beads Thread: Perle #5 cotton Fabric: Hand dyed hardanger fabric Date: This section of the sampler was worked second half of 2009. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 …
I have managed to complete block 31 for my lace quilt. As I mentioned in my last Work in progress report I had been faffing about trying to find the right thing for it. For all that, I am quite happy with how it turned out. If you click on …
Breton stitch is based on closed herringbone stitch, making it a member of the herringbone family. If you know how to work herringbone you will discover the working rhythm of the stitch much easier to establish. Breton stitch is also known as widow’s stitch. This stitch is easy and quick …
I have another free hand embroidery design for readers this week. To work a design like this I suggest you use linear stitches such as Stem stitch, Back stitch, and Chain stitch. You can use Satin stitch to fill in the shapes. Patterns such as these are ideal for items …
This area is found on section 44 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. As you can see it marks the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. Stitches Used: Sorbello stitch ( in the top area of the image) Thread: A mix of threads such as hand dyed #5 …
