February 28, 2009
15 Minutes with Needle and Thread
When you have a hectic work week, how do you fit in your stitching? I often get questions like this … Continue reading 15 Minutes with Needle and Thread
February 27, 2009
Drawn Thread Embroidery: Zig-Zags and Corners
Today, I’d like to show you how to make zig-zag bundles in your drawn thread work. It helps to understand … Continue reading Drawn Thread Embroidery: Zig-Zags and Corners
February 26, 2009
Oh, The Glories of Thread Painting!
I noticed in answer to this month’s give-away question (“what’s your favorite needlework book and why?”) many reader’s named Trish … Continue reading Oh, The Glories of Thread Painting!
February 25, 2009
Embroidery Stash Give-away Winner Announced…
Ah, here ’tis, Wednesday morning, and time to announce this month’s stash winner… Someone out there is going to get … Continue reading Embroidery Stash Give-away Winner Announced…
February 24, 2009
Going Micro with Needle & Thread
I love working on the whitework embroidery sampler! Exploring the different drawn thread techniques has been fun, and I’m itching … Continue reading Going Micro with Needle & Thread
February 23, 2009
Olive Oil, Sugar, and Needlework
Strangely enough, this is not a “my favorite things” post, nor is it a foodie post, nor am I going … Continue reading Olive Oil, Sugar, and Needlework
February 22, 2009
Tutorial: Coral Knot in Drawn Thread Embroidery
Bunching threads together in different ways and embroidering over the threads using knots and so forth is what makes drawn … Continue reading Tutorial: Coral Knot in Drawn Thread Embroidery