Introducing block 63

Block 63 is another jewel tone that forms part of the central band of blocks that run diagonally across the I Dropped the Button Box quilt. Jewel toned blocks are sometimes hard to photograph and I hope you can see this clearly. There is a photograph of the full quilt …

Crazy Quilt Seam Detail 423

This seam is on  block 62 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is covered with hand dyed lace and along the side I worked half buttonhole rings, detached chain and straight stitches in hand dyed silk. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate …

Crazy Quilt Seam Detail 422

This seam is on  block 62 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is made up of whipped running stitch that has been laced with a soft silk thread What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …

Crazy Quilt Seam Detail 421

This seam is on  block 62 is covered with a commercial braid. Along the edge I added straight stitch and seed beads. 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 button box. All articles are categorised …

Crazy Quilt Seam Detail 420

This seam is on  block 62 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is made up of feathered up and down buttonhole stitch worked in a metallic thread. I then added a straight stitch using a rayon thread. Last but not least I added beads. What is the …

Crazy Quilt Seam Detail 419

This seam is embellished with some commercial braid that I added zig zag chain stitch to using rayon ribbon floss. I then added straight stitches and seed beads. The seam is found on  block 62 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. What is the story? This regularly published …

Crazy Quilt Seam Detail 418

This seam is on  block 62 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. I worked feather stitch in rayon thread and added beads to the end on each arm. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my …