February 7, 2010
Why not Embroider Boxes?
Why not embroider boxes? This is a good question! And it also happens to be the title of a book … Continue reading Why not Embroider Boxes?
February 6, 2010
Crewel Embroidery Rooster: More Knots and Not Finished!
Last weekend, I was thrilled to be within finishing distance of my current crewel embroidery project, The Crewel Rooster. Between … Continue reading Crewel Embroidery Rooster: More Knots and Not Finished!
February 5, 2010
Crewel Embroidery in England – Book Review
Speaking to a friend and fellow stitcher a couple weeks ago, the subject of crewel embroidery books came up. I’m … Continue reading Crewel Embroidery in England – Book Review
February 4, 2010
Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Heart o’ Flowers
I was doodling a bit with Inkscape, playing with the new spiro path option, when I decided a hand embroidery … Continue reading Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Heart o’ Flowers
February 3, 2010
Embroidered Fabric – Perfect Inspiration!
There are few of us – even the most avid needleworkers among us – who would undertake hand embroidering lengths … Continue reading Embroidered Fabric – Perfect Inspiration!
February 2, 2010
What Do Hand Embroidery and Canned Foods have in Common?
I’m not sure who decides these things, but in the US, there are a plethora of bizarre “celebrations” and strange … Continue reading What Do Hand Embroidery and Canned Foods have in Common?
January 31, 2010
I Considered Long and Short Stitch
It’s always nice to have certitude. While I was working on the flowers on this crewel embroidery project, knotting away … Continue reading I Considered Long and Short Stitch