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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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May 15, 2013

Mission Rose – All Thumbs!

 

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Last time we visited the Mission Rose project, the satin stitched leaves were nearing completion. They’re finished now, and the rose is underway.

(Barely underway, I should say.)

As I was stitching the other day, I had a little accident that brought me to a momentary halt on the rose. I thought it was a good lesson to learn, so I’m going to share it with you. Though it may make me look slightly idiotic, I’m willing to risk that if it will save you from doing the same thing!

Mission Rose Silk and Gold embroidery
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May 13, 2013

For Worship & Glory – Ecclesiastical Embroidery Exhibit at the RSN

 

Anyone up for a trip to London? If you’ve got one in your plans this year – or if you live in the relative vicinity – you might take the opportunity to catch the exhibit For Worship & Glory at the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court.

(Update, 2021: the exhibition was in 2013, so there are no longer working links to it in this article.)

This year from May through December, the RSN is exhibiting examples of ecclesiastical embroidery from their collections, and the star of the show? The twelve Litany of Loreto embroideries that are rarely all seen together on exhibition.

I do so want to go!

Photos below courtesy of the Royal School of Needlework and used with permission.

Litany of Loreto Embroideries at the RSN
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May 11, 2013

Monograms for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers P – W

 

Here are a few more patterns for the fan flower alphabet for hand embroidered monograms (or decorative initials) that I began posting a few years ago. I’m finally tying up this loose end and getting the whole alphabet in place.

And it’s about time, too. The last letter I posted was O, and I don’t even like to think about how long ago that was!

So here are letters P through W, all in one place, with individual PDFs below for each letter.

Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flower P
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May 9, 2013

Who Gets the Red Scissors? And Something Special Coming…

 

Last week, we had a give-away here on Needle ‘n Thread for this pair of red Bohin embroidery scissors. They’re functional, they’re sharp, they cut well, they’re nicely weighted, and… they’re Red. What more could a person want?!

Today, I’ll announce the winner and tell you about a special something that’s coming up next week that, if you any interest in historical embroidery, you won’t want to miss!

Red Bohin Embroidery Scissors
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May 8, 2013

Lattice Sampler – Almost Finished!

 

So my good friend the Lattice Sampler, which began as part of the Stitch Fun series, is almost finished.

On the one hand, this is a good thing, because I find it distracts me now and then. On the other hand, this is a bad thing, because I find I like to be distracted by it.

Also, it has proved to be a good Thinking Project. I spoke about this last time we looked at the lattice sampler – when I’m at loose ends and can’t figure out what to do next, putting in a few stitches on this thing gives me time for putting my thoughts in order and laying out other plans. So I’ll be sorry to see it finished (on the one hand) – but… on the other hand…

I wish I had more hands.

Lattice Stitch Embroidery Sampler
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