May 18, 2015
The Tiniest Bit of Stitching
This weekend, I did the tiniest bit of stitching.
And although I don’t feel too accomplished this morning, what I actually accomplished seemed monumental at the time!
May 15, 2015
Needlework News Snips…good for a browse!
We’ve reached the mid-point of May already, and it’s been a while since I’ve shared some little embroidery bits that have caught my eye lately.
So, for your weekend browsing, here are a few online embroidery spots to explore – just a bit of inspiration and information from around the traps!
So, when you have a quiet moment this weekend, pour yourself a cup of you-know-what (for me, it’s iced coffee right now, I’m afraid…) and let’s peruse some spots together.
May 14, 2015
Secret Garden Hummingbirds: Last Stitches, Finished!
Yesterday, I showed you the finished second hummingbird on the Secret Garden Hummingbirds embroidery project.
I eked out the final stitches yesterday, so today, I’ll show you those and share a final parting shot of the complete project. It’ll be a while before it’s framed, so for now, we can say bye-bye to the birdies!
May 13, 2015
Guess What’s Finished…
There’s nothing quite so satisfying as chipping away steadily at a To-Do List!
Here’s one more embroidery project I’m crossing off this week:
May 12, 2015
Just Ducky! Tiny Embroidered Motifs
These little hand embroidered ducks were So Much Fun to stitch, and they took a total of about thirty whole minutes – which makes them highly delectable in just about every way!
May 11, 2015
Tool Talk! Embroidery Shoes, or Half Cone Sticks
Today, a bit of tool talk! Are you familiar with half cone sticks and trumpet cones used in dimensional embroidery and needle lace making?
Today, we’ll look at these curious little tools, which are also called “embroidery shoes,” and later on, we’ll explore how they’re used. We’ll also take a look at trumpet cones, which are used in a similar way to half cone sticks.
May 9, 2015
Stitch Sampler Photo Sharing…and more!
Good morning and a Happy Saturday all around!
I’ve been fiddling about, setting up a photo sharing area for projects based on my new ebook, Stitch Sampler Alphabet.
I’m hoping that many of you are enjoying the stitches and instructions in the book, and that you’re already engrossed in the addictive practice of combining embroidery stitches in colorful, fun, and unique ways!
And if you are, then I thought it would be nice if we could all share photos, to inspire each other.
