This area is found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. 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 Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide …
This design is ideal for a bag, needlecase cover, pin cushion etc. It could be worked in outline stitches such as back stitch, threaded back stitch, chain, whipped chain, stem stitch or whipped stem stitch. You will find all of these stitches listed in my Stitch Dictionary Click on the …
This seam is embellished with some commercial braid that I added zig zag chain stitch to using rayon ribbon floss. I then added straight stitches and seed beads. The seam is found on block 62 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. What is the story? This regularly published …
This year I am participating in the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 but fell behind. This is my block for October done! I shared this bare block last week and explained why I chose the colour scheme. As regular readers know I am behind with this challenge but I am catching up! …
Magic Chain Stitch is a fun, light-hearted stitch that both children and adults love. It is called Checkered or Magic Chain — because it changes colour. It is useful to use on small gifts, like Christmas tree decorations, purses, bags, etc. This stitch can hold a curve well. I have …
This area is the first band found on part 42 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitches Used: Cross stitch Thread: Hand dyed perle #8 perle cotton Fabric: Linda 27 count evenweave Date: This section of the sampler was worked mid 2009. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band …
This seam is on block 62 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. I worked feather stitch in rayon thread and added beads to the end on each arm. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my …
