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Beaded Hedebo Edge Stitch Tutorial

I am sure crazy quilters will love Beaded Hedebo Edge as it is  decorative and pretty. I know that it has become one of my favourites. Apart from being used as an edging stitch, this stitch has loads of creative potential, I like it particularly worked along the edge of paisley …

Basque stitch

As the name suggests, Basque stitch is found on old embroideries from the Basque region of northern Spain. You can also find it used on embroidery from Portugal and southern France. Basque stitch is also known as twisted daisy border stitch. It is a sort of twisted chain stitch, worked …

Work in Progress Wednesday: Lace crazy quilt block 14

Wednesday is here again and I have another brief progress report. Another block for my next crazy quilt the Lace quilt, is done. This block has some great vintage buttons and also has a lovely hankie which I added a few seed beads to. The paisley shape is bordered with Shaped …

Using a sketchbook as a thinking tool

Over on A list Apart, Mike Rohde has written a good article about the advantages of using a sketchbook as a thinking tool. The points he makes in Sketching: the Visual Thinking Power Tool can be applied to any creative practice. That includes any creative practice that is associated with textiles. …