July 10, 2009
Temari, Anyone?
Embroidery on a sphere sounds pretty intriguing, I think, and the Japanese have this down to an art in the … Continue reading Temari, Anyone?
July 9, 2009
Letters and Monograms from the House of Malbranche – Book Review
While at Threadneedle Street in Issaquah, Washinton, I picked up a new book on hand embroidered monograms that is more … Continue reading Letters and Monograms from the House of Malbranche – Book Review
July 8, 2009
Hand Embroidery Enthusiast in New York City? Advise Me!
I’m contemplating a very quick trip to NYC to look at some fabric. If I go, I’ll be there one … Continue reading Hand Embroidery Enthusiast in New York City? Advise Me!
July 8, 2009
Last Needlework Stop: Lacis in Berkeley
Located in Berkeley, California, Lacis (pronounced “Lah-cease”) is, like I said yesterday, a weirdly wonderful needlework (and more) shop. It’s … Continue reading Last Needlework Stop: Lacis in Berkeley
July 7, 2009
Next Stop: Needle in a Haystack, Alameda, CA
The next needlework shop I visited is located in Alameda, California – Needle in a Haystack. Of the four shops … Continue reading Next Stop: Needle in a Haystack, Alameda, CA
July 6, 2009
Coton a Broder Questions, Floche, and Danish Flower Thread
Lately, I’ve gotten quite a few e-mails asking questions about coton a broder, a thread used for hand embroidery, so … Continue reading Coton a Broder Questions, Floche, and Danish Flower Thread
July 6, 2009
Threadneedle Street in Issaquah, Washington
After stopping in North Dakota at Nordic Needle for some needlework shopping – yes, I admit it, I bought embroidery … Continue reading Threadneedle Street in Issaquah, Washington