This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is a row of zig-zag chain stitch worked in rayon ribbon floss which I hand dyed. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …
This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is made up of a foundation row of Chevron stitch worked in cotton perle #5 , detached chain stitches and straight stitches. In between the hills of the chevron stitch I added cream coloured domed …
This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. The lace which was added to the block as it was pieced is further secured with detached chain stitches worked in hand dyed cotton perle #8. Below is it is a variation of threaded arrow stitch. …
Last week I was taking a little break in Sydney. It was too much fun and getting back into my routine has been a challenge but I have completed block 26 in the lace block series. Click on the image to see a larger version. The block in the lace …
Lots of people respond to block 61 as they like the little lace ballerina. This block forms part of a lighter band that runs diagonally down the quilt. If you want to see the I Dropped the Button Box quilt again, visit the CQ details FAQ page as there is …
This actually a seam on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. You cant see the seam because I covered it in buttons! What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my crazy quilt I dropped the …
This seam on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt was first covered with hand dyed lace. Next I added detached chain stitches and straight stitches using a cotton perle #5 thread. I added a bead to the middle of each flower motif on the lace. What …
