Meri of Agulhas [Needles] blog kindly wrote in to point out a couple of outstanding detached-buttonhole stitch tutorials by Jeanne of Just String blog. See the basic stitch study and the shapes tutorial. Thanks for the tip, Meri!
Art, patterns and techniques
Meri of Agulhas [Needles] blog kindly wrote in to point out a couple of outstanding detached-buttonhole stitch tutorials by Jeanne of Just String blog. See the basic stitch study and the shapes tutorial. Thanks for the tip, Meri!

Sunflower ribbon embroidery has such a lovely dramatic finish. The petals naturally suit silk ribbon, the flower centres add rich texture, and even a small design can look beautifully dimensional once it’s stitched. If you’ve been wanting to try this … Read More ...
Thank you for the compliment and the mention!