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
November 24, 2009
There are only a few needlework magazines that I regularly subscribe to: Inspirations, Piecework, and Sampler & Antique Needlework. Occasionally, … Continue reading Jacobean Project – Step-by-Step Instructions
November 23, 2009
This past weekend, I actually managed to get some stitching in! While I didn’t progress a whole lot on the … Continue reading Needlebook Progress: Satin Stitch Drawbacks
November 20, 2009
One thing I’ve found as I’ve progressed on this hand embroidered lettering sampler is that, while there are lots and … Continue reading Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 9: Combo Herringbone and Split Stitch
November 19, 2009
Well, after my post the other day about my “mad” purchase of a rather pricey needlebook kit, I felt pretty … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Needlebook Kit Underway
November 18, 2009
Here’s another monogram for hand embroidery, the C in the latest series of free hand embroidery patterns here on Needle … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers C
November 17, 2009
Split stitch is a perfect stitch for hand embroidering lettering and text. In this tutorial, we’ll talk a little bit … Continue reading Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 8: Split Stitch
November 16, 2009
There are some hand embroidery kits available on the market today that I like because I like the project itself … Continue reading Needlebook Embroidery Kit Unboxed