August 26, 2009
Hand Embroidered Curtains? No.
Remember those hand embroidered curtains I’ve been harping on lately? Guess what? If you said to yourself, “She changed her … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Curtains? No.
August 24, 2009
Three Types of Silk for Hand Embroidery
Kreinik is an embroidery thread company here in the US that’s been around since the 1970’s. It’s a family run … Continue reading Three Types of Silk for Hand Embroidery
August 24, 2009
Society Silk Embroidery – A Beautiful Resource
Lately, you’ve seen a few mentions of Society Silk embroidery – also called Silk Art embroidery, needle painting, thread painting, … Continue reading Society Silk Embroidery – A Beautiful Resource
August 23, 2009
15 Minutes to Practically Nowhere
When life is busy and the schedule gets hectic, I try to squeeze in some 15-minute sessions with needle and … Continue reading 15 Minutes to Practically Nowhere
August 21, 2009
Stumpwork Medieval Flora: A Droolingly Beautiful Book!
In the World of Needlework Books, there are books, and then there are Books. Stumpwork Medieval Flora by Jane Nicholas … Continue reading Stumpwork Medieval Flora: A Droolingly Beautiful Book!
August 20, 2009
The Best Things About Hand Embroidered Curtains
The whole thought of hand embroidering two sets of curtains seemed a bit daunting, once I sat down to really … Continue reading The Best Things About Hand Embroidered Curtains
August 19, 2009
Charting Text & Calculating Fabric Needs
Here are two terrific resources online for charting text for counted thread techniques (cross stitch, back stitch, blackwork, canvas work, … Continue reading Charting Text & Calculating Fabric Needs