Block #6 - pattern #3
My life has got a lot busier as we have come out of isolation - which is soooooo great! - hence the late post.
This is a long post as all the seam treatments for block #6 are in this one post.
So, here goes.
Threads used:
Perle #8
4mm silk ribbon
7mm silk ribbon
Nymo beading thread
Seed beads
Small sequins
Stitches used:
Feather stitch
Colonial knots
Ribbon stitch
Single bead stitch
1. With a Perle #8 and feather stitch create a meandering branch along the seam. Note that the feather stitch is irregular.
Feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72
2. Next add a few branches of more feather stitches.
Feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72
3. With a variegated 4mm silk ribbon form little shapes that resembles bunches of grapes. If you do not have a variegated ribbon simply use 2 or 3 different shades of one color. There are gaps between the "grapes" as I plan to add a few beads later.
Colonial knots - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 71
4. Add some luscious ribbon stitch leaves in 7mm silk ribbon.
Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77
5. Scatter a few small sequins on the ends of some of the feather stitch arms. Because these sequins are so small I have simply couched them down with Nymo thread.
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Seam that joins piece # 5 to pieces #4, #2 and #6
Threads used:
7mm silk ribbon
Nymo beading thread
Perle #8
Small Perle beads
Buttons
Seed beads
Stitches used:
Knotted couched ribbon
Twisted chain
Straight stitch
Lazy daisy
Single bead stitch
Simple Beaded button
1. Meander a 7mm silk ribbon and using the knotted couched ribbon technique along the seam. I have used a small bead to couch down the center of the knot.
Knotted couched ribbon - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91
2. Snuggle a few small buttons into the curves of the ribbon.
Simple beaded buttons - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 91
3. Twisted chain and straight stitch with a Perle #8 form little twigs above the ribbon.
Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73
Twisted chain - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 93
4. Add small beads to the arms of the twisted chain and lazy daisies to the straight stitch stem.
Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84
Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page72
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Seam that joins piece #6 to pieces #5, #2 and #3
Threads used:
Perle #8
Nymo thread
Perle #16
Stranded cotton
Seed bead
Stitches used:
Chain feather stitch
Straight stitch
Single bead stitch
1. Create a gentle curve with a Perle #8 and a chain feather stitch.
Chain feather stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page71
2. Add straight stitches to the end of the chain feather.
Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73
3. Between the straight stitches add more in another colour or thickness.
I did not know what color thread to use - so, I auditioned a few and still could not make my mind up. So, I will leave that decision until the blocks are joined together. I often do this when I am unsure of a color.
Attach a small bead to the base of the straight stitches.
Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84
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Seam that joins pieces #6 and #7
Threads used :
7mm silk ribbon
4mm silk ribbon
Perle #8
Nymo beading thread
Stitches used:
Loop stitch flower
Lazy daisy
Straight stitch
Single bead stitch.
**** Please note that I have added straight stitch twigs to the chain feather stitch on the seam treatment to the left of this seam ******
1. Using the rule of thirds place the large flower (7mm silk ribbon) on the seam and then the two half flowers.
Loop stitch flower - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 88
Single bead stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 84
2. Next, starting from the large flower, scatter a few lazy daisy leaves in 4mm silk ribbon.
Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72
3. Once again, starting at the large flower, create twigs using a Perle #8 and straight stitches. This will connect the leaves and flowers.
Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73
4. Add lazy daisy leaves in Perle #8.
Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72
5. It's time for a few small beads to tie this seam treatment together.
Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72
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Seam that joins pieces #1 and #2
Threads used:
Perle #8
Nymo beading thread
Seed bead
Small sequin
Stitches used:
Blanket stitch
Straight stitch
Beaded sequin
****I broke my rule with this seam treatment. I always like to complete my blocks by working the seam treatment right next to the one I have just done. Does this make sense????? In that way I can see how the seam relate to each other - I like to have create contrasts ie. a curved treatment next to a straight one.
Just ignore the fact that you have not yet done the Cretan stitch on the right on this photo. Do this seam first!!!!!!! ******
1. Cover the seam with an uneven blanket stitch in a Perle #8
2. Then add a few beaded sequins
Beaded sequins - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 83
3. Straight stitches under the sequins form little leaves.
Straight stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 73
I might add more to this seam at a later stage - I will keep you updated.
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Seam that joins piece # 3 to pieces #1, #2 and #6
Threads used:
Perle #8
7mm silk ribbon
4mm silk ribbon
Ribbon stitch
Small bead
Stitches used:
Cretan stitch
Ruched rose
Lazy daisy
Colonial knot
Ribbon stitch
Single bead stitch
1. Along the seam, with a Perle #8, stitch an even Cretan stitch.
Cretan stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY-QUILT PROJECTS - page 73
2. Add lazy daisy stitch to the top of Cretan stitch.
Lazy daisy - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 72
3. Take your time placing the colonial knots (or beads) between the Cretan stitches.
Colonial knot- FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page71
Ruched rose - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 78
5. Then add a scattering of ribbon stitch leaves around the roses in a 4mm silk ribbon.
Ribbon stitch - FOOLPROOF CRAZY QUILTING - page 77
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That's block #6 done and dusted.
Just a few additions:
*** I added another set of straight stitch stems underneath the knotted couched ribbon.***
*** Beads were added to the grape thingies***
*** Beads were also added to the Cretan and ruched rose seam treatment***
Just a reminder that the small areas that are a little sparse may or may not have bits added to them BUT only when I know the placement of my blocks.
Till next time
Jenny C
PS I apologize for any errors in this post, It was looooong and I had to concentrate for a looooooong time!
Hi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful Block 💚
Is it too late to get the block patterns? I need to get moving and do some crazy stitching 😊
Not at all! I will email the patterns from our PC, so the email will be different to this one.
DeleteJenny C
Please email me at vaughn59@bigpond.net.au - this way I can reply to your email from there as I cannot access your email from this message.
DeleteJenny C
Thanks Jenny I've just sent an email from my Gmail.
DeleteHi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteI just found your wonderful tutorials for this block pattern. I too am wondering if it is too late to get the pattern? I will be ordering your book. I am in the United States so don't have access to your classes. Thank you, Susan H
Hi, Susan
DeleteI will email the patterns from our PC so the email address will be different to this one. I hope it doesn't land up in your junk mail!
Jenny C
Please email me at vaughn59@bigpond.net.au - this way I can reply to your email from there as I cannot access your email from this message.
DeleteJenny C
I'm following these posts, I've stitched several flowers on my CQ.
ReplyDeleteHi Marci,
DeleteThank you for following and I am pleased that you have found these tutorials useful.
Jenny C
Hello Jenny, I have just found your blog and am wondering if I am to late to join you?
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Loraine
Hi Loraine
DeleteApologies for the very late response - but i am having a few issues with my blog. Did I send you the patterns, if not, I will resend them.
Regards
Jenny C