CQ Detail 404

This detail is a seam on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. I worked feather stitch in grey cotton perle #5 along the seam then added a hand dyed vintage lace that was further secured with black seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published …

CQ Detail 403

This seam on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt is covered with commercial braid and then further decorated with straight stitch worked in perle # 5 cotton. I added seed beads to the end of each stitch. What is the story? This regularly published series aims …

CQ Detail 402

This embroidered seam detail is on block 60 of the I Dropped the Button Box Quilt. It consists of a row of herringbone further embellished with arrow stitch both worked in perle #5 thread, then I added seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate …

Block 60 on I dropped the Button Box Quilt

At first glance block 59 looks a bit dull but on the quilt is sits well. The tones are designed to fit in with the diagonal bands of colour on the I Dropped the Button Box quilt. If you want to see the quilt again, visit the CQ details FAQ …

CQ Detail 401

This button cluster is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . Apart from the large brown button towards the top they are all modern buttons. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments and decorations …

CQ Detail 400

This seam is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt . I used oyster stitches worked in rayon ribbon floss to decorate this seam before adding seed beads. What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand embroidered seams, embellishments …

CQ Detail 399

This seam is found on block 59 of the I Dropped the Button Box quilt. I covered the seam in ric rac then worked straight stitches and zig zag chain in perle #5 thread . What is the story? This regularly published series aims to illustrate and document the hand …