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Mary Corbet

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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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Garniture: Trim Out Your Needlework

 

Amazon Books

What’s in my Stash? Here’s another look at a something in my needlework stash. The purpose of these “stash” posts is to show you some things I have in my supply closet that you might find interesting. It’s not to “sell” you on anything, but just to let you know that this stuff is out there, in case it’s something that you would find fun or useful for your stitching needs.

Today, I’ll show you some Garniture! Garniture, by definition, is something that decorates or embellishes. And there’s a whole line of Garniture on the market that is perfect for finishing needlework items. Have you ever made a pin cushion, an ornament, a needlebook, or some other item, and been stumped about how to finish the edge? Garniture helps solve that problem!

Garniture: Trim for Needlework
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I’m Back!

 

I’m happy to be back in the blog-o-sphere again, and am so thankful that Needle ‘n Thread wasn’t “empty” for the last couple weeks! Thanks to all the generous guest writers who shared a glimpse of their needlework worlds!

Here’s a little glimpse of my vacation:

Dreamweaver's Cottages on Prince Edward IslandView of North Rustico Harbor, Prince Edward Island
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On Princess Lace

 

Bobbi Chase is a needlework designer with a passion for making Princess Lace. I first “met” Bobbi when I started embroidering a needlebook that she designed. Bobbi operates a website called Embellishments One, which is devoted to Princess Lace. (The website isn’t entirely complete yet, but do bookmark it for future reference!)

I was delighted when Bobbi agreed to write an article introducing Princess Lace. I have long wanted to undertake another embroidery on tulle project, and whenever I start meandering through the books, I invariably come across Princess Lace, a technique I’ve never actually tried. Bobbi teaches on the subject of Princess Lace, so it’s great to have an introduction from an expert!

Introduction to Princess Lace
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On Publishing Needlework Books

 

The following article is written by Yvette Stanton, author of the blog White Threads and owner of Vetty Creations. Yvette has self-published a variety of needlework books on various subjects, including Mountmellick Embroidery, Ukrainian Drawn Thread Work, Hardanger Embroidery, and most recently, a Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion (the link is to my review). Soon, she will have the right-handed version of the same book available on the market. Yvette’s successful forays into the publishing world make her an idea source of insight into needlework book publishing.

Left-Handed Embroiderer's Companion by Yvette Stanton
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