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 15, 2010
For those looking for a contemporary twist on crewel work, The New Crewel by Katherine Shaughnessy may be just the … Continue reading The New Crewel by Katherine Shaughnessy – Book Review
April 14, 2010
This last December, thanks to a generous Christmas present, I was able to join in on the Thistle Threads Floral … Continue reading Floral Glove Needlecase: Silk and Gold Embroidery
April 13, 2010
Pony is a company that specializes in needles of all sorts for needlework. In the US, we see the brand … Continue reading Pony Embroidery Needles & Brand Question
April 12, 2010
Continuing on with the Fan Flower Monogram Alphabet, here’s the letter K! If you’re looking for stitching suggestions for this … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flower K
April 10, 2010
Today’s post is rather short and sweet – just a little internet news – but to make it worth while, … Continue reading Hangin’ Out with Needle ‘n Thread… and the Fish
April 9, 2010
After finishing the goldwork pomegranate, I moved on to my Blackwork Fish, a project that is not truly blackwork the … Continue reading Stitch on Fish: The Blackwork Fish Revisited
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