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
February 1, 2009
I came across a fabulous step-by-step tutorial for making needle lace when I was looking for (of all things) images … Continue reading Needlelace Tutorial – Excellent Step-by-Step Instructions!
January 31, 2009
Here’s this month’s embroidery stash give-away! Last year (January of 2008), I began doing these monthly give-aways. I’ve tried to … Continue reading Give-Away: Helen Stevens Embroidered Gardens and Some Great Needlework Threads!
January 30, 2009
I can’t believe it’s almost the end of January! and we’re about 1/12th of the way through 2009! Before the … Continue reading January Embroidery Stash Give Away?? I almost forgot…
January 30, 2009
Today’s particular topic tends to put me into the state of Embroidery Frenzy. I always feel as if I’m singing … Continue reading Or Nue: Goldwork in Color
January 29, 2009
Here’s another free hand embroidery pattern – a motif suitable for goldwork or any kind of surface embroidery, really. I’ve … Continue reading Free Hand Embroidery Design: Motif Suitable for Goldwork
January 28, 2009
Last week, I showed you how to re-weave the threads withdrawn from the fabric in order to produce a “clean” … Continue reading Drawn Thread Embroidery: Another Way to Secure the Edge
January 27, 2009
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a monogram pattern for hand embroidery! One of these days, I really do … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic G