September 16, 2009
Church Embroidery: Watch This Progress!
When Ruth O’Leary contacted me about her taking an embroidery commission on a banner for Durham Cathedral, I was really … Continue reading Church Embroidery: Watch This Progress!
September 15, 2009
Needlework Magazines Bring Pleasant Surprises
Mains & Merveilles Point de Croix is a French needlework magazine that I subscribe to. I often forget what needlework … Continue reading Needlework Magazines Bring Pleasant Surprises
September 14, 2009
15 Minutes and Three More Stitches?!
Adhering madly to my philosophy that a little time for needlework is better than no time for needlework, I’ve made … Continue reading 15 Minutes and Three More Stitches?!
September 12, 2009
Linen for Hand Embroidery
Linen is my all-time absolute Favorite Fabric for hand embroidery, and there are many good online sources for purchasing quality … Continue reading Linen for Hand Embroidery
September 11, 2009
Gold Embroidery Needles: Are they Better?
Gold embroidery needles! A somewhat exciting concept, don’t you think? The richness of gold, coating the outside of the needle … Continue reading Gold Embroidery Needles: Are they Better?
September 10, 2009
Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 7: More Complex Leaf
It’s time for Lesson 7 in the Long and Short Stitch Shading series here on Needle ‘n Thread! In this … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 7: More Complex Leaf
September 9, 2009
Lacy Paper and Thread: I’m Twitterpated
When I was little, I loved the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I remember one story – I … Continue reading Lacy Paper and Thread: I’m Twitterpated