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
Contact Mary
April 2, 2009
I know I’ve been on an embroidery-kit-writing trend lately! I hope you don’t find it a “turn-off,” but I do … Continue reading The French Needle – Embroidery Kits & Supplies, and a Special Discount!
April 1, 2009
Well, I know we weren’t just speaking of them, but the other day, I rambled a bit about embroidery kits, … Continue reading Speaking of Embroidery Kits…
March 31, 2009
I really appreciate all the input from the comments on the first post introducing the embroiderer’s workstation / trestles from … Continue reading Back to Trestles – Revisiting the Embroiderer’s Workstation
March 30, 2009
If you don’t work from embroidery kits or books, then you probably come up with your own designs. What inspires … Continue reading What Inspires your Needlework?
March 29, 2009
Here’s a nice resource for some free embroidery designs and some excellent embroidery instruction. The last couple days, I’ve been … Continue reading Excellent Embroidery Resources – Free Designs & Instruction
March 28, 2009
Continuing with the Celtic monograms for hand embroidery: the letter Q… If you’re looking for embroidery stitch suggestions, please visit … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic Q
March 28, 2009
Do you use embroidery kits? The answer to this question seems to divide embroiderers into different groupings: 1. The no-never … Continue reading On Embroidery Kits – Some Rambling