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 25, 2010
Jane Nicholas does it again – another beautiful stumpwork and goldwork book is coming out soon! It’s full of projects … Continue reading Stumpwork & Goldwork by Jane Nicholas Coming Soon
April 24, 2010
In January of 2009, I began playing with a whitework and drawn thread embroidery sampler. It is still a work … Continue reading Drawn Thread Embroidery Tutorials
April 23, 2010
In the spring of 2007, I began and finished a church embroidery project featuring the Agnus Dei symbol. The project … Continue reading Church Embroidery Step-by-Step: Agnus Dei
April 21, 2010
Here’s a complete index of the step-by-step articles on the Crewel Rooster embroidery project. Within the articles, you’ll find valuable … Continue reading Crewel Embroidery Project Step-by-Step: Crewel Rooster
April 21, 2010
The purpose of this article is to provide an index for all the posts in my goldwork embroidery project, which … Continue reading Goldwork Embroidery Project Step-by-Step: Stylized Pomegranate
April 20, 2010
The Blackwork Fish is turning out to be a super-fun project! I wasn’t sure if I’d grow weary of the … Continue reading Blackwork Embroidery: The Lower Half of a Fish
April 19, 2010
When completing the drawing for The New Crewel this morning, I had to laugh! I like it when life dishes … Continue reading The New Crewel – Winner Announced & Happy Birthday!