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
November 20, 2009
One thing I’ve found as I’ve progressed on this hand embroidered lettering sampler is that, while there are lots and … Continue reading Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 9: Combo Herringbone and Split Stitch
November 19, 2009
Well, after my post the other day about my “mad” purchase of a rather pricey needlebook kit, I felt pretty … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Needlebook Kit Underway
November 18, 2009
Here’s another monogram for hand embroidery, the C in the latest series of free hand embroidery patterns here on Needle … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers C
November 17, 2009
Split stitch is a perfect stitch for hand embroidering lettering and text. In this tutorial, we’ll talk a little bit … Continue reading Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 8: Split Stitch
November 16, 2009
There are some hand embroidery kits available on the market today that I like because I like the project itself … Continue reading Needlebook Embroidery Kit Unboxed
November 14, 2009
Here’s the B monogram for hand embroidery, in my newest series of monograms… You can find stitching suggestions for this … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers B
November 13, 2009
Colbert embroidery is an embroidery technique that combines surface embroidery stitches and counted work in one piece of needlework. It … Continue reading Colbert Embroidery: Combining Surface and Counted Techniques