February 15, 2009
Thread Organization Tip: Key Tabs
I mentioned the other day when discussing needlework thread organization that a trip to the office supply store inspired an … Continue reading Thread Organization Tip: Key Tabs
February 14, 2009
Drawn Thread Embroidery: Chain Loop Bunches
One of the most interesting aspects of drawn thread embroidery is the way the remaining threads are grouped together for … Continue reading Drawn Thread Embroidery: Chain Loop Bunches
February 13, 2009
Thread Organization Tips for Embroidery Threads
A few months ago, Pamela Alley e-mailed me a kind of photo tutorial on how she organizes her cotton floss, … Continue reading Thread Organization Tips for Embroidery Threads
February 12, 2009
Transferring an Embroidery Pattern using Tracing Paper
There are several different ways to go about transferring your hand embroidery design to your fabric so that you can … Continue reading Transferring an Embroidery Pattern using Tracing Paper
February 11, 2009
A More Complex Hand Embroidery Pattern: Psuedo-Original Love
It all started around Christmas, when I was playing with my monogram alphabets, wanting to put them together into “tiles” … Continue reading A More Complex Hand Embroidery Pattern: Psuedo-Original Love
February 10, 2009
Improving a Hand Embroidery Kit
Here’s another sample of a reader’s ventures in hand embroidery. Margaret Cobleigh is a regular whiz when it comes to … Continue reading Improving a Hand Embroidery Kit
February 9, 2009
Hemstitch in Drawn Thread Embroidery – Photo Tutorial
The hemstitch is commonly used in drawn thread work. While adding a decorative edge to a drawn thread area, it … Continue reading Hemstitch in Drawn Thread Embroidery – Photo Tutorial