Band 352 was the end of the crazy quilted section of the sampler and we return to a more regular format with section 26. Section 26 was finished in November 2007 just as Labour won the election. I stitched the last comment as I watched the broadcast of the count …
Detail: This section is feather stitch worked in perle #5 and decorated with small novelty beads. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It consists of different strips of fabric which are are …
Detail This motif is worked over a vintage ribbon. It is made up of flowers worked in padded detached chain stitch which is chain stitch worked over a small felt disk. I used a hand dyed perle #8 cotton thread. The stem of the flowers is represented using a textured knitting …
The detail This embroidered seam on section 25 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler is arrow stitch which has been laced with a thicker ribbon. (The ribbon is a hand dyed knitting yarn) Date: This section of the sampler was worked during 2007. Size: The For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is …
The detail This lace embellished seam is found on section 25 of the For Love of Stitching band sampler. The edge of seam is further embellished with tied herringbone stitch and straight stitches worked in a gold metallic thread. Small daisy quarters made from 3 detached chain stitches worked in hand dyed perle cotton and a seed …
Stitches This seam on section 25 has been covered with a ribbon then I added stepped threaded running stitch along each edge Thread: The thread used in the running stitch is perle 8 cotton thread and I threaded it with rayon ribbon floss. Date: This section of the sampler was worked during …
Stitches This is area on section 25 of my band sampler is covered with an old piece of hand made lace. The Vintage buttons actually cover a tear in the lace as I found it in a second had shop. Make a cuppa and I will tell you the story. The old …
