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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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
April 8, 2010
The Wool Embroidery Collection by Gail Rogers is a project book for wool embroidery enthusiasts. It features 18 wool embroidery … Continue reading The Wool Embroidery Collection by Gail Rogers – Book Review
April 7, 2010
Now and then – and really, as much as possible – I like to get reader input on my website … Continue reading Calling for Stitches
April 6, 2010
Here’s the end of the Goldwork Pomegranate! This was a great needlework project for me, and I really enjoyed sharing … Continue reading Goldwork Embroidery: Finis!
April 3, 2010
I’ve made good progress on the goldwork project, and I can’t wait to show you! in fact, I’ve finished the … Continue reading Goldwork Embroidery Project: Finishing the Stem
April 3, 2010
Tomorrow is Easter Sunday and definitely a day off for me! I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter, though, … Continue reading Historical Ecclesiastical Embroidery & a Happy Easter!
April 2, 2010
In keeping with the religious feast of today, Good Friday, I thought I would share some photos of some ecclesiastical … Continue reading Ecclesiastical Embroidery with Interesting Texture
April 1, 2010
Last year, I flirted momentarily with the 3-D stuffed Easter Egg, made of felt and hand embroidered. It was a … Continue reading 3-D Embroidered Eggs: Seeking a Better Pattern, or The Anatomy of an Easter Egg