This would be a great stitch for any block...but it reminds me of snowflakes. So, I think it would be really effective on a winter block......

This is a very simple feather stitch seam...but very lovely! This would also make great "seaweed" in an Under The Sea style block....

Here's the second of the feather stitch base seams...this time, let's add some detached chain stitches and beads!

Feather stitch is one of my favorite stitches to use...and you've seen it a lot on any Under the Sea style of crazy quilt patch. Just ab...

This is the last little Cretan stitch. The photo is not as clear as I'd like, but the chart is very simple so I know you'll do just ...

Here is the next little cretan seam...hope you enjoy it! The little swirls could be silk ribbon spider-web roses! Or, if you are in a hurry....

 We are nearing the completion of the Twelve Dozen in Twelve Months challenge. At times, I have wondered if it was actually possible to get ...

Buttons make a good embellishment when you have enough room for them. After stitching a couple of times...add some seed beads to hide your t...

Next is another herringbone...with a little sequin magic!

This stitch continues the herringbone base stitch...and is simple to execute. The templates help keep the stitch base straight and neat.....

Simple, but effective. Add some flower beads or silk ribbon spiderweb roses above/below the lazy daisy trio...if it is stitched in green...f...

Starry, starry night! The top row is done in metallic thread, and the bottom in bright teal.

Here's a mostly beaded stitch...

Here's another seam with only straight stitches. It is full, and I find it really pleasing even without any beads. But, with some pearl...

Check the side bar for a link to all previous TDiTM Combination Stitches. It is a little unreal to begin 2011 still doing Twelve Dozen in T...

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months  This little seam is deceptively basic...but look how wonderful it is with metalics and d...

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months  This stitch begins our journey with the Chevron base stitch. The chevron base  and thes...

I have created a new template...and the next few stitches in TDiTM will use this one. To make it...and the other templates (which I have...

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months Very busy today...cleaning and baking...but here is the last of the double herringbone s...

Reference: Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months  Here's the next little double herringbone...are you getting tired of these yet? We h...