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
August 12, 2009
After speaking with Joey about Luzine’s Schwalm Whitework embroidery project I’m getting ready to start, I decided to try out … Continue reading Using Watercolor Pencils to Transfer Embroidery Designs
August 11, 2009
Lesson Three of the Long and Short Stitch Shading series focuses on stitching to a point. I have to admit … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 3: Triangles
August 10, 2009
Here’s a little give-away that spans a few historical styles of needlework. It’s not a huge, multi-item give-away, but in … Continue reading Historical Needlework in Give-Away Form!
August 9, 2009
In case you’re looking for some needlework resources or inspiration, I thought I’d compile a list of a few places … Continue reading Notable Needlework Stops
August 8, 2009
The other day, I showed you that magnificent box of M. Heminway & Sons silk – a goodly collection of … Continue reading Vintage Linens for Embroidery
August 7, 2009
Today’s article is the continuation of yesterday’s Long and Short Stitch Shading, Lesson 2. We’ll be looking at the larger … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 2 continued
August 6, 2009
Just a quick announcement! If you want to share photos of your long and short stitch project, get feedback from … Continue reading Share Photos of Your Long & Short Stitch Project!