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 23, 2009
Are you familiar with the magazine Sampler & Antique Needlework? It comes out five times a year – quarterly, plus … Continue reading Nice Magazine for Historical Needlework Buffs – and Everyone Else, Too!
April 22, 2009
When I was embroidering that spring garden corner on the flour sack towel before Easter, I mentioned that I was … Continue reading What are Q-Snaps?
April 21, 2009
I’ve received lots of questions lately about the Bohn Ceramic Pencil that I wrote about a year ago last February! … Continue reading Bohin Ceramic Pencil for Embroidery Design Transfers, Sewing, and Quilting
April 20, 2009
Oh, that title is SO misleading! I should clarify! “Rather Rare Needlework Pursuits…. for ME.” There are types of needlework … Continue reading Rather Rare Needlework Pursuits…
April 18, 2009
Aha! I bet you thought I’d given up on expanding my video library of hand embroidery stitches! I finally managed … Continue reading Turkey Work Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial
April 17, 2009
Before Easter, I was playing around with the idea of embroidered Easter eggs. Thing about it – spring colors, Easter … Continue reading Stuff It – Then Stitch It
April 16, 2009
If you like goldwork embroidery and you like butterflies, this project might be just up your alley! Jane Zimmerman has … Continue reading Interesting Goldwork Voided Butterfly by Jane Zimmerman