For the Love of Stitching Sample 612

This area is found on section 44 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitch: this is twisted chain and rope stitch worked in a variety of threads Thread: Perle #5  cotton, wool, silk,  hand dyed by me, metallic yarn and commercial knitting yarn Fabric: Hand dyed dress linen (uneven count) Date: …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 611

If you are enjoying this series of articles I regularly offer online classes. These are currently on offer. The Artists Studio Journal: A Designers Workhorse will start May 22nd 2013. Sumptuous Surface Embroidery will start on 12th June 2013. Follow the links for further details, requirements list and to book …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 610

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 …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 609

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 …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 608

This area is found on section 44 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitches Used: Knotted buttonhole worked in s freeform layered manner Thread: Hand dyed #5 perle cotton, Caron watercolours  1 strand of #5 perle cotton, hand dyed silk, stranded cotton floss, hand dyed wool, chenille, knitting yarn …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 607

This area is found on section 44 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. We took a little holiday in Sydney and I recorded it on my sampler. It is really strange that I am at this point in documenting the bands as I went to Sydney this last …

For the Love of Stitching Sample 606

This area is found on section 44 of The for Love of Stitching Band Sampler. Stitches Used: Diamond stitch, bugle and seed beads Thread: Hand dyed #5 perle cotton Fabric: Hand dyed rough weave furnishing fabric ( horrible to stitch on!) Date: This section of the sampler was worked second …