Work in Progress Wednesdays block 27 started

  This week I would like to share the start of another 7 inch block for the lace quilt. I have started a seam but that is it. If you click on the image you will be able to see a larger version. Where are the other lace quilt blocks?   …

How to hand embroider Knotted Loop Stitch

Knotted loop stitch is often described as being ideal for borders, but if you play with the height and spacing of the arms, it can be a very interesting stitch to explore. Even though it is normally worked between two parallel rows, it can be stacked or worked free-form. Here, you …

Crazy Quilt Detail 412

This seam is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. It is a piece of velvet ribbon that I attached then worked bullion rose buds along the ribbon.  Along one side of the ribbon, I added detached chain stitch and some novelty beads that are shaped …

Crazy Quilt Detail 411

This area of silk ribbon embroidery is on block 61 of the I dropped the Button Box Quilt. The flowers and leaves are made up of  leaf stitch, with the centre of the flowers made of French knots. I then added some little blue butterflies that are novelty beads. Sprinkled …

Crazy Quilt Detail 410

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 …

Crazy Quilt Seam Detail 409

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 …

Crazy quilt Seam Detail 408

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. …