Detail 638 on the For love of Stitching Band Sampler

This band on section 47 of my For love of Stitching band sampler which was stitched in December 2009. The sampler is in Christmas colours of reds, greens and gold. Stitches Used: Fancy Hem Stitch which I shared on Take a Stitch Tuesday. Threads: silk metallic yarn Size: This area is a section …

Fancy Hem Stitch tutorial

Fancy Hem Stitch is a simple quick stitch which I think people will enjoy. Crazy quilters I am sure will see immediately how useful it can be. Embroiderers will enjoy it not only in use on edgings but also work row upon row as a filling stitch. I first discovered …

For the Love of Stitching Sampler Band 614

If you are enjoying this series of articles I regularly offer online classes. These are currently on offer. The Artists Studio Journal: A Designers Workhorse will start May 22nd 2013. Sumptuous Surface Embroidery will start on 12th June 2013. Follow the links for further details, requirements list and to book …