Twisted lattice band creates an attractive band of stitching which can be used as a border or if you do crazy quilting it is a stitch that creates a quick seam embellishment. You can also work Twisted lattice band row upon row to create an interesting filling. Work a row of …
Woven chained bar ideal for borders or you can use it to couch down ribbons, tape or some flat braids. You need first to work a row of regular Chained bar stitch and you weave the chain stitches as you would Woven Zigzag chain stitch. If you need to remember how …
Threaded Cable Chain is a fun stitch that quick and easy to work, as it is a laced version of Cable chain. Needless to say you need to know how to work Cable Chain stitch, you will find directions on how to work it here. How to work Threaded Cable Chain …
Barb stitch is a composite stitch which is part of the buttonhole family. It is another simple stitch that is easy to work yet versatile enough to create lots of variations. Barb stitch creates a line with a ridge down the center. You can work Barb stitch in a single line straight or …
I found Knotted buttonhole band Edith Johns book, Creative Stitches which was published in 1967 and is long out of print. It looks extremely dated and boring now, but it is a real gem as there are some hidden treasures in it. Knotted buttonhole band is interesting textured stitch which produces …
Beaded Fern stitch is s simple, versatile variety of Fern stitch and is ideal to use in floral sprays and is an ideal stitch to use for simple Christmas wreaths. In this sample I have used perle #8 hand dyed variegated thread and a size a size 26 tapestry needle. Since the beading …
