Mary Corbet's Needle 'n Thread - Tips, Tricks & Great Resources for Hand Embroidery

Types of Embroidery Embroidery Supplies - Threads, etc Ecclesiastical /Church Whitework Historical Embroidery for Fun Hand Embroidery on Paper Thread or Needle Painting, Shading Techniques Crewel Embroidery Embroidered Flowers, not shaded Embroidery for Children Reader's Embroidery

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Types of Embroidery

Assisi Work

Blackwork

Canvas Work (needlepoint)

Chicken Scratch

Chicken Scratch

Colbert Embroidery

Colbert Embroidery

Counted Cross Stitch

Counted Cross Stitch

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Embroidery Supplies – Threads, etc

Comparing Flat Silks

Comparing Silks, Part II

Needlework Stash

Twisted Silk Comparison

Needlework Stash Expansion

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Ecclesiastical / Church Embroidery and Goldwork

Silk Stole Close-Ups

Silk Stole Complete

Embroidered linen pouch

Goldwork on Blue

Textiles from Rome

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Whitework

Simple Whitework Stiches

Whitework Church Linen

Whitework on Linens

Needle Lace for Whitework

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Historical

Traquair House Needlepoint

Society Silk Pieces

1914 Wedding Dress

Society Silk and Linens

Embroidery for Fun

Christmas Stocking

Felt Needlebook

Embroidered Faces Pillow Cases

Opposite Faces Pillow Cases

Goldwork and Beetle Wings

Silk Ribbon Embroidery on Tool Box

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Hand Embroidery on Paper

Beaded Embroidered Greeting Card

Quick and Easy Embroidered Birthday Card

Schwalm Chicken Card

Embroidery on Lacy Paper

Anniversary Card

Christmas Cards

Thread or Needle Painting, Shading Techniques

Embroidered Human Eyes I

Embroidered Human Eyes II

Embroidered Animal Eyes

Needle Painting: Bird

Peony-type Dahlia

Embroidered Iris

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Crewel Embroidery

Crewel Pomegranate

Small Crewel Flower

Embroidered Flowers, not shaded

French knot flowers

Embroidered Daisies

Embroidered Flowers using Buttonhole Stitch

Embroidery for Children

Sunbonnet Sue in a Garden

Sunbonnet Sue in a Garden Close Up

Embroidered Baby Quilts

Embroidered Notebook Cover

Children’s Embroidery Projects

More Children’s Embroidery Projects

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Reader’s Embroidery

Flower Medallion

Fuschia Crazy Quilt Post Card

Embroidered Floral Quilt

Strawberries on a Tea Cloth

Hand Embroidered Tablecloths

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Be careful about the books, Barbara Seuss or Diane Vanderhoort seem to be the best. Instructions are...
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I also cover my ball with quilt batting before I start wrapping the baby yarn.
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I have been making Temari Balls for about 6 months. I make my ball totally from scratch. I often...
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Hi Mary, very informative and so correct. I love giving hand embroidered pieces to friends and to my...
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Hi Mary, Congratulations on finishing the beautiful Goldwork Project. I have followed every step along the...
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