June 19, 2009
Great Needlework Pattern Source!
One of my favorite resources for embroidery patterns and inspiration is Antique Pattern Library. There, you’ll find such an extensive … Continue reading Great Needlework Pattern Source!
June 19, 2009
One of my favorite resources for embroidery patterns and inspiration is Antique Pattern Library. There, you’ll find such an extensive … Continue reading Great Needlework Pattern Source!
June 18, 2009
After finishing the embroidery on the main part of the pall, I made a small, square, detachable back for it, … Continue reading Tutorial: Mitred Corners on a Linen Square
June 17, 2009
For this give-away, which I announced Monday to celebrate Needle ‘n Thread’s 3rd Anniversary, I’ve selected three winners, who will … Continue reading Needlework Give-Away Winners Announced!
June 16, 2009
After stitching all the lines on my current embroidery project, the next step was to add some seed stitching. I figured filling in certain areas in seed stitch would accomplish two things: it would add some texture and it would make the prominent parts of the design stand out. And so, I proceeded to stitch thousands of tiny seed stitches.
There’s nothing at all complicated about seed stitching! Some books show seed stitch as two tiny stitches stitched as a pair perfectly parallel to each other, randomly covering an area. I only use one stitch, personally, stitching tiny single stitches randomly to fill an area.
June 15, 2009
Today is the Three Year Anniversary of Needle ‘n Thread! Three years seems like a long time ago, doesn’t it? … Continue reading Blog Anniversary! Three Years?!?
June 14, 2009
My brother is a computer geek, and I’m a needlework nerd. I know a little bit about computer stuff and … Continue reading Needlework & Technology
June 13, 2009
Here’s a wee update on my current embroidery project, a white-on-white ecclesiastical piece. I’ve finished all the outlining on the … Continue reading Thread Ridges and Seed Stitch to Come