I am working on my bliaut, and finally realized I am never going to embroider the sleeves like I want to. I was thinking of quilting a band and attaching it instead.
I was thinking of something along the lines of the border pattern on this manuscript
http://www.aemma.org/onlineResources/manesse/manesseHome.htm
Isabeau Eagdyth Munteanu
Message #993, April 7, 2003
I think the pattern would really work well, and you could further duplicate a look of embroidery by couching cording along the diamonds and on the straight edges. Should be pretty fast work with a braid foot on the machine using the zig zag stitch. It would add a dimensional aspect.
Another fast idea is to use a contrasting solid color band and sew on metal stampings. I’m always on the hunt for interesting ones. Some interesting stuff here:
http://www.jewelryfindings-online.com/
~ Katrine / Katherine Barich
Message #994, April 7, 2003