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
March 15, 2009
The purpose of today’s article is both instructional and inspirational! I usually post reader’s embroidery projects because I find them … Continue reading Satin Stitching with Metal Threads: Reader’s Work
March 14, 2009
And yet another Celtic monogram for hand embroidery: the letter L… I’m almost finished with this monogram alphabet!! Yippee! The … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic L
March 14, 2009
I keep playing with scrolly medallions for hand embroidery patterns… deep down, it’s because I want to work one. But, … Continue reading Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Another Scrolly Medallion
March 13, 2009
Continuing with this set of monograms for hand embroidery, here’s the W. Again, you’re looking for embroidery stitch suggestions, please … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic W
March 13, 2009
Have you heard of The Silk Mill? It’s a company in France that produces silk thread for needlework. It’s a … Continue reading The Silk Mill: Trying Out New Silk Threads
March 12, 2009
I’m getting there!! I’m utterly determined to finish this alphabet, so I can move on to other hand embroidery patterns … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic I
March 12, 2009
Have you noticed that weekends are a lot shorter than the work week? This tends to cramp my “embroidering style,” … Continue reading 15 Minutes on Drawn Thread Embroidery