Castelo Branco is a city in Portugal just north of the Spanish border in central Portugal. Like many cities and … Continue reading The Embroidery of Castelo Branco, Portugal

Do you work outside your home? I do. Between the middle of August and the end of May, my real … Continue reading 15 Minutes with Needle and Thread x 3

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

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

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.

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

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