August 5, 2009
Vintage Embroidery Supplies – A Treasure!
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
Fantastic News from Hedgehog Handworks!!
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
Long and Short Stitch Lessons Index
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
Sewing, Needlework and Other Textiles in Art
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
A Humungo Mistake – and a Good Lesson
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
Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 1: Setting Up a Project
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
July 30, 2009
Tutorial: Binding an Embroidery Hoop
Following up on yesterday’s post about selecting a good hand embroidery hoop, here’s a little tutorial on how to bind … Continue reading Tutorial: Binding an Embroidery Hoop