January 5, 2010
Crewel Embroidery: Wool Threads – What Colors?
Oh, golly. Picking out threads for an embroidery project is Hard Work! ‘Course, as work goes, it’s the kind of … Continue reading Crewel Embroidery: Wool Threads – What Colors?
January 4, 2010
Crewel Embroidery Rooster: Setting Up on Linen Twill
The first step in a crewel project, once you’ve selected your design, is to get the project ready for stitching. … Continue reading Crewel Embroidery Rooster: Setting Up on Linen Twill
January 3, 2010
Embroidering a Pomegranate in Wool… Hm.
I love the pomegranate as a symbol in art, and I especially love it rendered in embroidery, so I was … Continue reading Embroidering a Pomegranate in Wool… Hm.
January 2, 2010
It’s a Crewel, Crewel World
I’m on a crewel kick, if you hadn’t noticed (and the crewel puns are probably getting pretty old!) But as … Continue reading It’s a Crewel, Crewel World
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year! Reminiscing, Resolutions, and a Revised Rooster
Happy New Year to All! I wish you all a wonderful 2010, full of many blessings for you and yours! … Continue reading Happy New Year! Reminiscing, Resolutions, and a Revised Rooster
December 31, 2009
Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: The Crewel Rooster
For my upcoming comparison of wool and wool blend threads for hand embroidery, I needed a design to embroider. I’ll … Continue reading Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: The Crewel Rooster
December 30, 2009
A Bit of Organizing: You Think It’ll Help?
Yesterday, I addressed an inside-the-house issue of organizing my current needlework projects. I do this every so often, intending to … Continue reading A Bit of Organizing: You Think It’ll Help?