November 27, 2009
Reader’s Embroidery: Carnations in Silk
Last year, in December, Margaret Cobleigh sent me her rendition of a beautiful embroidery design for a bunch of carnations. … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: Carnations in Silk
November 26, 2009
The Textile Turkey – Happy Thanksgiving!
Today is Thanksgiving Day here in the States – my favorite “secular” holiday of the year. Today, normally we enjoy … Continue reading The Textile Turkey – Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2009
Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers D
Here’s the D in the latest series of free hand embroidery monograms patterns – a set I’m calling “fan flowers.” … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers D
November 24, 2009
Jacobean Project – Step-by-Step Instructions
There are only a few needlework magazines that I regularly subscribe to: Inspirations, Piecework, and Sampler & Antique Needlework. Occasionally, … Continue reading Jacobean Project – Step-by-Step Instructions
November 23, 2009
Needlebook Progress: Satin Stitch Drawbacks
This past weekend, I actually managed to get some stitching in! While I didn’t progress a whole lot on the … Continue reading Needlebook Progress: Satin Stitch Drawbacks
November 20, 2009
Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 9: Combo Herringbone and Split Stitch
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
Hand Embroidered Needlebook Kit Underway
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