This seam was first covered with some braid then the edges were further embellished with a line of detached chain stitches worked in cotton perle #5 , which were interspersed with straight stitches worked in rayon ribbon floss. The little charm is a souvenir from Holland. The seam is on …
Back to a softer colour scheme for the moment. Once again I have started some embroidery but there is still many areas to work! This is however my progress this week. In case your wondering about the frame I have the block on I am still using it and really …
This seam is embellished with a line of long tailed oyster stitch worked in hand dyed cotton perle #5. The seam is on block 64 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. What is the story? This regular series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …
I have completed block 30 for my lace quilt. Click on the image and will take to you a larger version. I started it last week so feel quite satisfied as to the pace these are moving at. The block is 7 inches square and I feel the colour scheme is …
This seam is embellished with a line of buttonhole worked in rayon thread. I added a bead that is shaped like a heart on the top of the arms of the stitch. It can be found on block 64 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. What is the story? …
This is an embellished seam on block 64 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. I covered the seam with hand dyed lace. Long the length of the lace I added small metal beads above detached chain stitches worked in #5 perle thread. The butterfly charm was added last. What …
I have started another block for my lace quilt. Once again I have started some embroidery but there is still many areas to work! The block is 7 inches square and the colours are a bit different. I have 4 blocks like this that will be part of this quilt …
