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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 11, 2013

Monograms for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers P – W

 

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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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May 7, 2013

Colored-Eye Needles from Pony

 

A little while ago, I was asked to try a new (to me, anyway!) line of hand sewing needles from Pony.

Even though I have my favorites when it comes to embroidery needles, this doesn’t mean that I don’t use other brands. I do, and quite frequently. And I like all the needles I use, for different reasons. Believe it or not, I’m not super picky about embroidery needles, as long as they don’t have burrs and they do their job.

Pony Colored-Eye Needles
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May 6, 2013

Mission Rose – The Second Leaf Re-Do

 

“Reverse stitching” – i.e. ripping out previously stitched areas – is ever a part of the embroidery process.

Mentally, I prepare myself for the frustrations of picking out stitches by convincing myself that it really is just part of the process. Looking at it that way, I can then convince myself to actually enjoy it as part of the whole Embroidery Journey.

Yep. Sometimes, we just have to play mind games!

In any case, after my first escapade with the second leaf on the Mission Rose project, I decided to take the leaf out and start over. And this is how it went:

Mission Rose: Silk & Gold Embroidery Project
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