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
September 2, 2009
Commissioned Embroiderer Sought
Are you a skilled embroiderer who has considered the possibility of taking commissions? Commissions are often a good way to … Continue reading Commissioned Embroiderer Sought
September 1, 2009
The Embroidery of Castelo Branco, Portugal
Castelo Branco is a city in Portugal just north of the Spanish border in central Portugal. Like many cities and … Continue reading The Embroidery of Castelo Branco, Portugal
August 31, 2009
15 Minutes with Needle and Thread x 3
Do you work outside your home? I do. Between the middle of August and the end of May, my real … Continue reading 15 Minutes with Needle and Thread x 3
August 28, 2009
Goldwork Embroidery: A Thread Tidbit
Here’s a wee tidbit on the real metal thread called “flatworm” that’s used in goldwork. This is going to make … Continue reading Goldwork Embroidery: A Thread Tidbit
August 27, 2009
Long and Short Stitch Lesson 5: Shaded Curves
In Lesson Five of this series of Long and Short Stitch Shading Lessons, we’re looking at element 4 on the … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Lesson 5: Shaded Curves