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
December 5, 2009
Carol DuVall recently finished a gorgeous heirloom Christening set for a best friend’s daughter’s new baby! The dress, slip, bonnet, … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: Beautiful Christening Gown Set!
December 4, 2009
Here’s the F in the latest series of free embroidery monogram patterns called “fan flowers.” If you’re looking for stitching … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flower F
December 4, 2009
A very lucky person has won the Brazilian Embroidery Kit and the instructional book called Apples to Zinnias, all provided … Continue reading Brazilian Embroidery Kit Winner! And Some Comments…
December 3, 2009
Last weekend, I showed you the Big Mistake on the monogram on the needlebook I’m presently embroidering. Most of the … Continue reading Embroidered Needlebook – I Fixed It
December 2, 2009
Continuing on with the hand embroidered lettering tutorials, today we’ll be looking at combining stitches and colors in a word. … Continue reading Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 10: Combining Stitches and Colors
December 1, 2009
If you’ve been into needlework in the US for a while, and if you enjoy quality threads, fabrics, and tools, … Continue reading Access Commodities, Linen Twill and some Wool!
November 30, 2009
Thanks to Sharon of Threads in Bloom, I’ve got a beautiful Brazilian embroidery kit – including EdMar threads, full instructions, … Continue reading Give-Away! Brazilian Embroidery Kit!