August 28, 2009

Goldwork Embroidery: A Thread Tidbit

Here’s a wee tidbit on the real metal thread called “flatworm” that’s used in goldwork. This is going to make … Continue reading Goldwork Embroidery: A Thread Tidbit

August 27, 2009

Long and Short Stitch Lesson 5: Shaded Curves

In Lesson Five of this series of Long and Short Stitch Shading Lessons, we’re looking at element 4 on the … Continue reading Long and Short Stitch Lesson 5: Shaded Curves

August 26, 2009

Remember those hand embroidered curtains I’ve been harping on lately? Guess what? If you said to yourself, “She changed her … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Curtains? No.

August 24, 2009

Kreinik is an embroidery thread company here in the US that’s been around since the 1970’s. It’s a family run … Continue reading Three Types of Silk for Hand Embroidery

August 24, 2009

Lately, you’ve seen a few mentions of Society Silk embroidery – also called Silk Art embroidery, needle painting, thread painting, … Continue reading Society Silk Embroidery – A Beautiful Resource

August 23, 2009

When life is busy and the schedule gets hectic, I try to squeeze in some 15-minute sessions with needle and … Continue reading 15 Minutes to Practically Nowhere

August 21, 2009

In the World of Needlework Books, there are books, and then there are Books. Stumpwork Medieval Flora by Jane Nicholas … Continue reading Stumpwork Medieval Flora: A Droolingly Beautiful Book!