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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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September 18, 2024

Stitch Archives – a Super-Raised Stem Stitch

 

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Today, let’s revisit the Archive Netherworld of Needle ‘n Thread and explore a high relief embroidery technique!

Casalguidi stitch is technique can be adapted to different types of embroidery (especially dimensional and textured approaches), using all kinds of threads, including cottons, metallics, real metal threads, wools, synthetics, tightly twisted threads, softly twisted threads – you name it!

By revisiting these past tutorials, newcomers to Needle ‘n Thread might find some fun inspiration for stitch exploration, and those who have been around a while might enjoy a little nudge towards the vast archive of embroidery stitch tutorials available for you here on Needle ‘n Thread.

Casalguidi recap
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September 16, 2024

Ready for Harvest Hues?! Kick Off with a Kit!

 

Time to kickoff the stitch-along for Harvest Hues with the materials kits!

On Friday, I gave you a heads-up about the kit release happening today, and shared the project scope and kit information. You can read all these details in Friday’s article here.

Today, I don’t want to repeat everything we just talked about on Friday. Instead, I’m just popping in to remind you that the materials kits are now available in the shop, and the stitch-along will start next week.

Oh, ok, fine – I also wanted an excuse to show you this particular way that we’re using Harvest Hues:

Harvest Hues - Embroidered Autumn Leaves
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September 13, 2024

Harvest Hues Materials Kit – Coming Monday!

 

Oh my goodness! I’m so excited! Finally, finally! We got our last lovely shipment of long-awaited thread, and the kits for Harvest Hues are almost ready for you.

This means that, come Monday, we’ll be releasing the materials kits for our next Stitch Snippet Stitch-Along. Wooohoo!

If you want to join with this stitch-along and work from the materials kit, the kits will be available this coming Monday, September 16th, starting at 10:00 AM Central Time (11:00 AM Eastern, 8:00 AM Pacific), here in the shop.

For those who aren’t familiar with the Stitch Snippets here on Needle ‘n Thread, I’ll explain below so that you know what to expect.

I’ll also show you what our Harvest Hues project is – and we’ll talk about different ways to use the resulting decorative leaves.

Harvest Hues Materials Kits - Monday!
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September 9, 2024

Harvest Hues: Color Satisfaction!

 

My favorite aspect of beginning any embroidery project is the consideration of color.

Even if I end up not using a variety of colors, or even if I end up using no color at all, considering the potential of colors is always exciting to me!

In our next Stitch Snippet stitch-along, called Harvest Hues, color played a big role in the preparation of the project. The greatest color challenge was finding a good quality felt that we could use for finishing.

While there are a lot of wool felts and wool blend felts on the market, pinning down just the right colors that will work well together is harder than you might think!

Colors and Embroidery Projects
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September 6, 2024

The Weekend Rabbit Hole: Exploring Needlework Publications

 

If you’re looking for a nice little rabbit hole to fall down for the weekend, here are some needlework bits that I’ve come across lately on Antique Pattern Library.

Just a little plug for APL here: they’re doing a fundraising drive to help support this free resource. It is an awesome online resource for anyone interested in the needle arts. But like any website, it costs to keep it going. So while you’re exploring all the treasures on Antique Pattern Library, please take a second or two to consider assisting if you can!

Here’s a quick highlight of a few publications on Antique Pattern Library that I’ve come across lately. I hope you enjoy them!

Antique Pattern Library highlights
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September 4, 2024

Harvest Hues Stitch-Along Coming Up!

 

I hope all my State-side friends had a wonderful holiday weekend – welcome to September!

This autumn, we thought we’d do something a little different for a stitch-along. It’s one project, but it’s made up of multiple small projects – and it could easily morph into many projects, depending on you! It’s adaptable to any season, but we’re making it particularly fall.

Today, I’ll tell you a little bit about it in general and share some sneak peaks of the project up close.

As we approach the launch date for the stitch-along, I’ll tell you all the all the juicy details, but for now, just a little overview and a glimpse of what we’re going to do together for those who want to join in!

Harvest Hues embroidery stitch-along
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