I am having a tidy up of PDF files I have down loaded at various times and printing them out as I have found that leaving them on the computer means they get forgotten if I am not careful. So expect a few more pointers to gems like this over …
It is time to return to telling the story of what I did on each block in my I dropped the Button Box Quilt. This is an embellished area on block 63 I trimmed a piece of hand dyed lace which I dyed using procion dyes. If you look carefully you will …
I am gradually getting back onto the swing of stitching. One of my goals this year is to finish what I call my lace quilt. Just to remind folks The blocks in the lace quilt are 7 inch blocks and there are 49 to do so I am slowly working …
Knotted Feather Stitch is another versatile variation of feather stitch. If you have not worked Feather stitch before or a bit unsure you might want to refresh your memory on a fabric scrap using the tutorial on feather stitch . I have seen this stitch referred to a thorn stitch (there …
Stitching Sample 597 is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is a section of freeform embroidery in which I also added beads to a mix of hand embroidery stitches. Stitches Used: Straight stitch, Satin stitch, French knots, Cross stitch, Rice stitch, Square Boss, Bullion knots …
I have nothing to report this week. I am sure readers will understand as I have been organising stuff for Christmas. Since I cant share that stuff I am still opening this area as promised, so others can share their work in progress. Join in Work in Progress Wednesdays and …
You can use Knotted Cable chain as a linear stitch on both plain and even-weave fabrics. The texture of the knot between chain stitches creates an interesting textured line. As with basic chain stitch, this version follows curves well and can even be worked solidly as a filling stitch. A …
