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I learned to embroider when I was a kid, when everyone was really into cross stitch (remember the '80s?). Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on...read more

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About

Mary Corbet

writer and founder

 

I learned to embroider when I was a kid, when everyone was really into cross stitch (remember the '80s?). Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on...read more

Contact Mary

Daily Email

Newsletter

 

Connect with Mary

     
Types of Hand Embroidery  
Pictures of Hand Embroidery  

Recent Posts

  • Aaaand….I’m Back!
  • Friday Favorites: I’m Fond of These
  • In Bloom by Ana Mallah, Up Close!
  • Garden Swirl Stitch Snippet Overview
  • Ready-to-Stitch: A Different Approach

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Assisi WorkAssisi Work
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Canvas Work (needlepoint)Canvas Work
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Freestyle Surface EmbroiderySurface “Free Style” Hand Embroidery