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
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