February 10, 2010
Sketching an Embroidery Project
I’ve been sketching up my next embroidery project. My sketching skills aren’t exactly fantastic, to say the least, but I’m … Continue reading Sketching an Embroidery Project
February 9, 2010
Embroidered Flowers for Elizabeth – It’s Out and … I … Want … It.
Did I mention that Embroidered Flowers for Elizabeth by Susan O’Connor is out? And that I want it? I’m not … Continue reading Embroidered Flowers for Elizabeth – It’s Out and … I … Want … It.
February 8, 2010
Revisiting Society Silk
Last August, I showed you a wonderful collection of Society Silk (aka Silk Art Embroidery or Needlepainting) pieces that I … Continue reading Revisiting Society Silk
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