French knot

French Knot Tips and Tricks A french knot is a difficult stitch for some people but I have a tip or two in this tutorial. I am putting them upfront so you notice them before they embark upon learning the stitch. Stitchers problem #1  Your knot pops through the fabric …

Day 87 of 100 crazy quilt details

Day 87 of 100 crazy quilt details is a small patch motif.  It was not so much designed as pushed into the shape on the block that I wanted to fill. The motif consists of two daisies stitched using Detached Chain stitch using cotton. The daisies are made of Detached …

January Fabric Postcard

My January fabric postcard  is a response to living in Canberra the ‘bush capital’ and my first attempt at a fabric postcard. When ever you walk in the Australian bush the ground is covered in twigs leaves, bits and pieces of organic matter that provide homes for a rich insect …