This seam was first covered in feather stitch using a rayon thread. I then added some very tiny vintage sequins or some people would call them spangles. The two little novelty beads in the shape of birds were added last. This seam detail is on block 69 of the I …
On this seam I covered it with zigzag chain stitch then added small seed beads to the points of each stitch. This seam detail is on block 69 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. What is the story? This regular series illustrates the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …
This seam is to be found on block 69 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. I stitched down 3 copper coloured beads and added two detached chain stitches to the base. I used stranded cotton floss. What is the story? This regular series illustrates the hand embroidered seams, embellishments …
Today I would like to introduce Block 69 which is a muted colour scheme but I quite like it. As usual click on the image to be taken to a larger version. The top right hand corner has an unusual vintage souvenir. People used to make these slouch hats from …
This seam is to be found on block 68 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. The spray of flowers is made from detached chain stitches worked in #5 perle and bullion knots and french knots worked in silk thread. What is the story? This regular series illustrates the …
This seam is to be found on block 68 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. I covered the seam first with a zig zag line of up and down feather stitch worked in perle #5 thread. I then added some very long vintage bugle beads. What is the …
This seam is to be found on block 68 of the I dropped the button box Quilt. I first covered the seam in some lace. It is is a modern nylon lace and I felt the colour went with the block. I threaded a rayon ribbon floss outlining parts of …
