October 9, 2009
Hand Embroidered Lettering and Text
Frequently, e-mails show up in my inbox requesting pointers on how to hand embroider text or lettering. Here are a … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Lettering and Text
October 8, 2009
Schwalm Embroidery: Update and a Give-Away!
Just to convince you that I do still pick up a needle and thread now and then and do some … Continue reading Schwalm Embroidery: Update and a Give-Away!
October 7, 2009
Hand Embroidery Pattern: Quaker Motif 2 for Surface Embroidery
I’m still playing with the idea of translating Quaker motifs (that are normally worked in cross stitch) into designs suitable … Continue reading Hand Embroidery Pattern: Quaker Motif 2 for Surface Embroidery
October 6, 2009
Hand Embroidered Wedding Dress, circa 1914
This past weekend was busy with a magnificent wedding, and to top the weekend off, a friend stopped by to … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Wedding Dress, circa 1914
October 5, 2009
Stumped by a Needlework Tool
A couple weeks ago, I took my Mom to a small cross stitch shop here in Kansas. She was looking … Continue reading Stumped by a Needlework Tool
October 2, 2009
Schwalm Embroidery and Fancy Hems
Schwalm whitework embroidery is often used to adorn tablecloths, table runners, and household linens of various kinds. Besides the beautiful … Continue reading Schwalm Embroidery and Fancy Hems
October 1, 2009
Goldwork & Metal Thread Flower Tutorial
Aurélie Clay, who manages the website Brodely, has worked up a very clear tutorial for making a goldwork & metal … Continue reading Goldwork & Metal Thread Flower Tutorial