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 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!
November 29, 2009
If you’ve been reading along here on Needle ‘n Thread for a while, you have probably figured out that I … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flower E
November 28, 2009
I’ve had time to embroider! Yippee! Though I was thinking I might have this whole needlebook finished by the end … Continue reading Time for Needlework! Needlebook Progress!
November 27, 2009
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
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!