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
September 18, 2009
Moving along in the Long and Short Stitch Shading Lessons series, we’ve arrived at Lesson 8, which is a very … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 8: A Simple Flower
September 17, 2009
If you’re looking for something inspirational and different for needlework projects, here are a couple resources! Tricia Wilson Nguyen of … Continue reading Two Great Needlework Resources and An Excuse
September 16, 2009
When Ruth O’Leary contacted me about her taking an embroidery commission on a banner for Durham Cathedral, I was really … Continue reading Church Embroidery: Watch This Progress!
September 15, 2009
Mains & Merveilles Point de Croix is a French needlework magazine that I subscribe to. I often forget what needlework … Continue reading Needlework Magazines Bring Pleasant Surprises
September 14, 2009
Adhering madly to my philosophy that a little time for needlework is better than no time for needlework, I’ve made … Continue reading 15 Minutes and Three More Stitches?!
September 12, 2009
Linen is my all-time absolute Favorite Fabric for hand embroidery, and there are many good online sources for purchasing quality … Continue reading Linen for Hand Embroidery
September 11, 2009
Gold embroidery needles! A somewhat exciting concept, don’t you think? The richness of gold, coating the outside of the needle … Continue reading Gold Embroidery Needles: Are they Better?