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 6, 2009
Continuing with the series of long and short stitch shading lessons, here’s Lesson 2: Inside the Box. In this lesson, … Continue reading Long & Short Stitch Shading, Lesson 2: Inside the Box
August 5, 2009
A few weeks ago, a reader contacted me to ask if I would be interested in a box of “old” … Continue reading Vintage Embroidery Supplies – A Treasure!
August 4, 2009
Hedgehog Handworks has recently been … well, “updated,” for lack of a better word. It’s always been a wonderful online … Continue reading Fantastic News from Hedgehog Handworks!!
August 2, 2009
Want to learn how to work the long & short stitch, for needle painting and shading techniques in hand embroidery? … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Lessons Index
August 2, 2009
Before I realized I really wouldn’t have much wall space in the “studio,” I started collecting images of art that … Continue reading Sewing, Needlework and Other Textiles in Art
August 1, 2009
I usually proof read. What am I saying? I always proof read! But sometimes I miss things. Thanks to Pat … Continue reading A Humungo Mistake – and a Good Lesson
July 31, 2009
Here beginneth the promised long and short stitch shading lessons. These will appear as regular posts on Needle ‘n Thread … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 1: Setting Up a Project