This blog is a showcase of crazy quilting work by the members of the "Crazy Quilting International" Facebook group. Members include stitchers from all over the world. We would love to have you join us - either as a stitcher, or just as an interested viewer. Have a seat and enjoy!
Thank you, everyone, for sharing your inspiring work. I do have a question though... how do you execute the chain stitch dragons on the fantasy blocks? Do you draw an outline and then just fill it in? All the time and care you each put in to the other's quilt blocks is just amazing! Thank you for sharing. I'm currently working on my first quilt and I guess I have been more focused on border stitches and buttons for accents. It would be nice to try my hand at more involved embroidery if you have any tips. Thank you! Sherri Q aka CastleRoogna.
Hi Sherri You're a Piers Anthony fan huh? Haven't read those books in years.They were fun weren't they?
Yes your first step is to outline your project. You can do it with a back stich, outline or stem stitch. Then start filling in. Chain stitch is my gavorite but you can do row after row of stme stitch tightly packed together. I have also used a buttonhole stitch done in a sort a shell shape to simulate scales. Try to follow the natural contours of what you are filling in. I hope that helps! Lauri
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Thank you, everyone, for sharing your inspiring work. I do have a question though... how do you execute the chain stitch dragons on the fantasy blocks? Do you draw an outline and then just fill it in? All the time and care you each put in to the other's quilt blocks is just amazing! Thank you for sharing. I'm currently working on my first quilt and I guess I have been more focused on border stitches and buttons for accents. It would be nice to try my hand at more involved embroidery if you have any tips. Thank you! Sherri Q aka CastleRoogna.
Hi Sherri
You're a Piers Anthony fan huh? Haven't read those books in years.They were fun weren't they?
Yes your first step is to outline your project. You can do it with a back stich, outline or stem stitch. Then start filling in. Chain stitch is my gavorite but you can do row after row of stme stitch tightly packed together. I have also used a buttonhole stitch done in a sort a shell shape to simulate scales. Try to follow the natural contours of what you are filling in. I hope that helps!
Lauri
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