This year I am participating in the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 but fell behind. Now with much fan fair I want to share with you this block for November done! Doing a happy dance and celebrating my speedy stitching fingers. Next year there will be another challenge. Registrations for CQJP 2013 …
Two varieties of Arrowhead stitch are listed in various stitch books. One is a horizontal version, and one is vertical. Some books call the vertical version Upright Arrow, while others simply call both versions Arrow stitch. Some books refer to the horizontal version as Zig-Zag stitch. Both varieties are good …
This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. It is a traditional pattern worked in hand dyed thread. Stitches Used: Back stitch Thread: Hand dyed silk Fabric: Linda 27 count evenweave Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid 2009. Size: The For …
This seam is on block 62 is covered with a commercial braid. Along the edge I added straight stitch and seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped the button box. All articles are categorised …
This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. I was experimenting with patterns using straight stitches Stitches Used: Straight stitch, and Algerian Eye Thread: Caron watercolours 1 strand of #5 perle cotton Fabric: Linda 27 count evenweave Date: This section of the sampler …
I would like share the start of another Crazy Quilt Journal Project block. This is the block for November! I am on the homeward run for this challenge. I have been playing catch up for ages. Hopefully in the next week or so I will be able to share the finished block. …
Portuguese Border Stitch forms a highly textured braid like stitch, which is a heap of fun to work. With this stitch you can also change threads when you work the top layer. The stitch forms good ridge and is ideal to use for strong lines or stacked side by side to …
