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
August 24, 2009
Society Silk Embroidery – A Beautiful Resource
Lately, you’ve seen a few mentions of Society Silk embroidery – also called Silk Art embroidery, needle painting, thread painting, … Continue reading Society Silk Embroidery – A Beautiful Resource
August 23, 2009
15 Minutes to Practically Nowhere
When life is busy and the schedule gets hectic, I try to squeeze in some 15-minute sessions with needle and … Continue reading 15 Minutes to Practically Nowhere