Tag: Sheaf stitch

Crazy Quilt Block 97 Pattern and Hand Embroidery Details

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Crazy quilt block 97 is another favourite block of mine. As usual you can click on the photo to see a larger version. See the blue lace in the top left corner. It has a story attached to it. I used some very old piece of lace which in junk …

Sheaf Stitch

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Sheaf Stitch is a quick, easily worked hand embroidery stitch that is ideal for beginners and children, yet versatile enough to keep advanced embroiderers intrigued. We often underestimate this stitch. It looks good in a thread with a firm twist, such as cotton perle #5 or Cotton Perle #8 if …