September 11, 2009
Gold Embroidery Needles: Are they Better?
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?
September 10, 2009
Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 7: More Complex Leaf
It’s time for Lesson 7 in the Long and Short Stitch Shading series here on Needle ‘n Thread! In this … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 7: More Complex Leaf
September 9, 2009
Lacy Paper and Thread: I’m Twitterpated
When I was little, I loved the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I remember one story – I … Continue reading Lacy Paper and Thread: I’m Twitterpated
September 8, 2009
Needles for Short Threads
Do you ever get to that point in your stitching where you have just a couple more stitches, but ooooooh … Continue reading Needles for Short Threads
September 7, 2009
Stumpwork Medieval Flora Winner!
Happy Labor Day, everyone! I don’t know if you noticed my two-day absence, but if you did, I bet you … Continue reading Stumpwork Medieval Flora Winner!
September 4, 2009
Stumpwork Medieval Flora – Book Give-Away!
Would you like your own copy of Jane Nicholas’s new book, Stumpwork Medieval Flora? Then you’re in the right spot, … Continue reading Stumpwork Medieval Flora – Book Give-Away!
September 3, 2009
Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 6: A Simple Leaf
Now that you’ve had some experience with various shapes and stitch directions in long and short stitch shading, it’s time … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 6: A Simple Leaf