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
October 7, 2009
I’m still playing with the idea of translating Quaker motifs (that are normally worked in cross stitch) into designs suitable … Continue reading Hand Embroidery Pattern: Quaker Motif 2 for Surface Embroidery
October 6, 2009
This past weekend was busy with a magnificent wedding, and to top the weekend off, a friend stopped by to … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Wedding Dress, circa 1914
October 5, 2009
A couple weeks ago, I took my Mom to a small cross stitch shop here in Kansas. She was looking … Continue reading Stumped by a Needlework Tool
October 2, 2009
Schwalm whitework embroidery is often used to adorn tablecloths, table runners, and household linens of various kinds. Besides the beautiful … Continue reading Schwalm Embroidery and Fancy Hems
October 1, 2009
Aurélie Clay, who manages the website Brodely, has worked up a very clear tutorial for making a goldwork & metal … Continue reading Goldwork & Metal Thread Flower Tutorial
September 30, 2009
Thanks to Pam Alley, who sent along this really interesting news article on a tapestry woven completely from spider silk. … Continue reading Tapestry Woven from Spider Silk!
September 30, 2009
It’s time to announce the winner of Trish Burr’s rosebud embroidery kit! I had a great time reading all the … Continue reading Trish Burr Embroidery Kit Winner!