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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
