December 14, 2009

Are you a Sloppy Stitcher?

Sometimes, I’m a sloppy stitcher. I admit it! And it’s kind of embarrassing! Of course, I go through phases of … Continue reading Are you a Sloppy Stitcher?

December 13, 2009

Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flower H

Here’s the H 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 H

December 12, 2009

Coral stitch is one of my favorite embroidery stitches, when I’m in the mood for it. When I’m not in … Continue reading Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 12: Coral Stitch and Adding an S

December 11, 2009

Linen is SLUBBY. There’s no way to get around it. Some linens have fewer slubs than others, but linen and … Continue reading Slub-a-Dub-Dub, My Thread’s Got a Slub

December 10, 2009

Lately, I’ve received several e-mails asking for a source for Pearsall’s silk in the US. I like this question, because … Continue reading Crewel, and Pearsall’s, and Stuff

December 9, 2009

This is a brief exercise in the Hand Embroidered Lettering series here on Needle ‘n Thread. The word is short … Continue reading Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 11: Little Word, Little Stitches

December 8, 2009

Looking for a stitching challenge – a beautiful, small stumpwork embroidery project perfect for Christmas? I’ve been a fan of … Continue reading Stumpwork Holly and Promises of Gold