October 6, 2009
Hand Embroidered Wedding Dress, circa 1914
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
Stumped by a Needlework Tool
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 Embroidery and Fancy Hems
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
Goldwork & Metal Thread Flower Tutorial
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
Tapestry Woven from Spider Silk!
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
Trish Burr Embroidery Kit Winner!
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!
September 29, 2009
Revisiting and Rethinking an Embroidery Project
Some of the earliest articles that featured photos of my own hand embroidery here on Needle ‘n Thread were two … Continue reading Revisiting and Rethinking an Embroidery Project