A half-square triangle, or HST, is a common quilting term for a square made up of two triangles joined together on the diagonal. It is one of the most common units of a quilt block, probably second only to a plain square. They are used in many quilt blocks, like the shoo fly or the…
This table runner is a great pattern to use your creativity. Instructions are included for three different variations in five different sizes each. Each design includes a lot of negative space, which is the perfect background for embroidery, appliqué or special quilt designs.
Some people learned to quilt when they were five years old, sitting with their mother and grandmother. I did not have that experience, but I’m very grateful to the women in my who helped shape me into what I am today.
This Diamond Table Runner is hand stitched with the traditional pojagi technique, although with linen and Perle cotton rather than silk or ramie.
The stitch sampler pillow is a great way to use all the stitching options for the flower motif. If you only want to try a few of the stitches, there are other finishing options for using the embroidery.
Once you have completed a piece of embroidery, it usually needs one more step to be in its final form. Often it is framed for hanging on a wall or worked into a piece of clothing for wearable art. I decided to make my stitch sampler into a pillow.