I learned to embroider when I was a kid, when everyone was really into cross stitch (remember the '80s?). Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on...read more
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I learned to embroider when I was a kid, when everyone was really into cross stitch (remember the '80s?). Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on...read more
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March 14, 2009
I keep playing with scrolly medallions for hand embroidery patterns… deep down, it’s because I want to work one. But, … Continue reading Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Another Scrolly Medallion
March 13, 2009
Continuing with this set of monograms for hand embroidery, here’s the W. Again, you’re looking for embroidery stitch suggestions, please … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic W
March 13, 2009
Have you heard of The Silk Mill? It’s a company in France that produces silk thread for needlework. It’s a … Continue reading The Silk Mill: Trying Out New Silk Threads
March 12, 2009
I’m getting there!! I’m utterly determined to finish this alphabet, so I can move on to other hand embroidery patterns … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic I
March 12, 2009
Have you noticed that weekends are a lot shorter than the work week? This tends to cramp my “embroidering style,” … Continue reading 15 Minutes on Drawn Thread Embroidery
March 11, 2009
Here’s the next monogram for hand embroidery, the Celtic H. If you’re looking for embroidery stitch suggestions, please visit Celtic … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic H
March 11, 2009
Last time I mentioned the goldwork iris project, I was befuddled over what threads to use for couching. I went … Continue reading Goldwork Iris & Threads…