CQ Detail 54

Stitches:

Today’s detail is actually a braid embellishment. The braid is being held down with  detached chain stitch that has a long tail. 

Thread:

A hand dyed rayon ribbon floss

Placement and Foundation Fabric: 

This braid sits on piece 7 in the diagram published when I introduced block 8. In the same article I also talked about the foundation fabrics. 

Braid 

This braid was a remnant 

Dyes: 

Procion cold water dyes for the ribbon floss 

The back story

This crazy quilt block is part of my “I dropped the Button box” quilt. I am documenting this crazy quilt detail by detail, every second day. You will find information about this series of articles and the quilt here  and all articles in the series are categorised under Crazy Quilt  details 

On another note: Just a quick reminder for those who are interested in taking a class with me. Introduction to Silk Ribbon Embroidery is scheduled to begin on June 18, 2009 and Studio Journals: A Designer’s Workhorse is scheduled to begin on June 11, 2009. Follow the links to read class descriptions and I have described  how classes work if you are curious.