Introducing block 62

Block 62 is a jewel tone that forms part of the central band of blocks that run diagonally across  the  I Dropped the Button Box quilt. Click on the image to see the full size. If you are not sure what I am talking about  visit the CQ details FAQ …

Crazy Quilt Detail 417

This area is a cluster of vintage buttons on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. 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 in the projects …

Crazy Quilt Detail 416

This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is a simple edge of buttonhole stitch worked along the side of some vintage lace. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations on my …

Crazy Quilt Detail 415

This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is a small vintage lace motif. 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 …

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This seam which runs alongside some vintage lace is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is made up of a foundation row of arrow stitch which i them laced with knitting ribbon. I secured the hills f the lace with 3 detached chain stitches …

Work in Progress Wednesdays block 27 done

This week my work in progress report proudly boasts that I have completed the 27th block for the lace quilt. Click on the image to see a larger version. The block in the lace quilt are 7 inch blocks and there are 49 to do so I am slowly working …

Crazy Quilt Detail 413

This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It runs alongside some vintage lace. I worked a line of twisted chain stitch in rayon ribbon floss. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and …