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
July 29, 2009
The Embroidery Hoop
What makes an embroidery hoop good? Below are my criteria for a good embroidery hoop, and later on, I’ll show … Continue reading The Embroidery Hoop
July 28, 2009
I Forgot Ecru!
Cleaning up the studio this afternoon and putting threads away, I found myself looking at a skein of Ecru DMC. … Continue reading I Forgot Ecru!
July 28, 2009
A New Old Metal Thread: Silk Purl – Have you Seen It?!
The folks behind the Plimoth Plantation 17th century jacket project have been busy! They’ve brought another new metal thread onto … Continue reading A New Old Metal Thread: Silk Purl – Have you Seen It?!