Here’s a favorite spot of mine where you can see, step-by-step, almost every embroidery stitch under the sun.
I don’t know the lady personally, but I sure admire her website. She’s obviously a talented fiber artist and an enthusiastic embroiderer. Her name is Sharon B (?), she’s located in Australia (a great place for embroidery enthusiasts), and her website can be found here. Check out her stitch dictionary – it’s the best I’ve ever seen online!
Enjoy!
I was unable to follow the link you provided for Sharon B. Please post the actual web address.
Thank you so much for your wonderful site. I now have hope that I will be able to learn how to hand embroider.
Thanx,
Carol T
Hi, Carol –
It worked for me. It’s where it says it can be found here. The linked word is “here.” It takes you to her static website.
Thanks,
MC
Wonderful site, I’m trying to learn from you…Great work,Keep it up.God bless
Take care
Dearest Mary,
June 2006.
Around the time you just began your blog.
You introduced an enthusiastic embroider to us whose website you admired.
5 years later, through handwork, patience and a generous spirit, your website is easily one of the best. What goes around comes around.
We love you for that.
Natasha
oops, embroiderer.
Dear Mary,
Internet-wise there’s no competition, my favourite spot is http://www.needlenthread.com, but what about a guilt-free favourite spot, a time and place for relaxation and indulgence in embroidery.
I’ve just visited your first blogs in 2006. Wow!!! Mary almost one a day for 6 years! Congratulations! Your site not only provides an enormous one stop trove of information for embroiders of all levels but the excitement and insight expressed in your blogs, where new is new and old is new again is so inspirational. I’ve only just discovered your site this year and I’m thrilled, mind-boggled, and overwhelmed by the possibilities, and determined to have this beautiful age-old art be a special part of my life. However, I struggle with guilt. Guilt about my other life commitments, time with loved ones, work, my garden, and housework – the world goes without while I stitch. I have so enjoyed and been immersed in my embroidery projects that I’ve done nothing else, sometimes for hours and late into the night. Just like a good book that I haven’t wanted to put down. There’s the whole meaning of life, life is short, and what’s important kinds of thoughts as justification. I’ve read about the 15-minute sessions, and the carrot (reward) systems that take willpower and/or a structured schedule. My apprehension using the best materials and stitching possible have lessened thanks to you, but I have guilt about the self-indulgence of it all. Mary I’m sure that you and your readers have some sage words to offer.