January 22, 2010
Chats on Old Lace and Needlework
Chats on Old Lace and Needlework by Emily Leigh Lowes was first published in 1908. The book is just as … Continue reading Chats on Old Lace and Needlework
January 21, 2010
Crewel Embroidery: Rooster Head, Neck, Crown
Crewel embroidery is definitely different from regular surface embroidery, as far as the threads are concerned. Wool thread is not … Continue reading Crewel Embroidery: Rooster Head, Neck, Crown
January 20, 2010
Crewel Rooster: Tail Feathers. Again.
A couple points to reiterate on this crewel embroidery project, which I’m calling (oh-so-appropriately) The Crewel Rooster: 1. The first … Continue reading Crewel Rooster: Tail Feathers. Again.
January 19, 2010
Crewel Rooster: Winging It
The rooster wing gave me some cause for concern. Should I embroider it in colors, like I did with the … Continue reading Crewel Rooster: Winging It
January 18, 2010
Making an Embroidered Box
I’ll tell you a secret. I’m nuts about the 16th – 17th century embroidered boxes (or caskets), and I’ve always … Continue reading Making an Embroidered Box
January 17, 2010
Needlework Inspiration, Information, and Procrastination
More evidence that I’ve been procrastinating lately – I’ve collected some needlework, textile, embroidery and whatnot links that I thought … Continue reading Needlework Inspiration, Information, and Procrastination
January 16, 2010
Trish Burr CD Winner Announced…
Today’s a short post to announce the winner of the recent Trish Burr CD give-away. In this recent give-away, I … Continue reading Trish Burr CD Winner Announced…