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 23, 2009
Right now, Quaker motifs are very popular for counted cross stitch, and I really love the look of them. When … Continue reading Hand Embroidery Patter: Quaker Motif for Surface Stitches
September 22, 2009
This past weekend, I received a lovely gift in the mail – a beautiful book, in French, called Abécédaires de … Continue reading Traditional Alphabets for Hand Embroidery
September 21, 2009
Last week, I took it into my head to make use of this book on embroidery & perforated paper. I … Continue reading Quaker on Paper: the Embroidered Card that Wasn’t
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