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 …

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  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 is normally worked between to parallel rows it can be stacked or worked free form. Here …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …