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
January 4, 2010
The first step in a crewel project, once you’ve selected your design, is to get the project ready for stitching. … Continue reading Crewel Embroidery Rooster: Setting Up on Linen Twill
January 3, 2010
I love the pomegranate as a symbol in art, and I especially love it rendered in embroidery, so I was … Continue reading Embroidering a Pomegranate in Wool… Hm.
January 2, 2010
I’m on a crewel kick, if you hadn’t noticed (and the crewel puns are probably getting pretty old!) But as … Continue reading It’s a Crewel, Crewel World
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year to All! I wish you all a wonderful 2010, full of many blessings for you and yours! … Continue reading Happy New Year! Reminiscing, Resolutions, and a Revised Rooster
December 31, 2009
For my upcoming comparison of wool and wool blend threads for hand embroidery, I needed a design to embroider. I’ll … Continue reading Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: The Crewel Rooster
December 30, 2009
Yesterday, I addressed an inside-the-house issue of organizing my current needlework projects. I do this every so often, intending to … Continue reading A Bit of Organizing: You Think It’ll Help?
December 29, 2009
I’ve (finally!) finished the first in the series of French Maid Needlebook kits by Access Commodities. This kit is the … Continue reading Needlebook Kit: The Finish!