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
January 10, 2009
This week, I came across a little old gem of a church embroidery book online. When I came upon it … Continue reading Free Needlework Book Online: Church Embroidery, Ancient and Modern
January 9, 2009
My favorite real metal thread is pearl purl. It’s a strange name, eh? Pearl purl is called “pearl purl” because … Continue reading Favorite Real Metal Thread: Pearl Purl
January 8, 2009
Yesterday, I tried to exclaim again that I am not a crazy quilter. Today, as I finish putting the final … Continue reading Becoming a Crazy Quilter, Part I: As Long as There’s Gold!
January 7, 2009
Ok, I’ve said before I’m not a crazy quilter. But … but …. oooooh …. I may be converted, yet. … Continue reading I’m Not a Crazy Quilter, Part II
January 6, 2009
Here’s another good needlework sale link for this week… Needle in a Haystack is extending their end-of-year sale on needlework … Continue reading Another Needlework Sale Notice….
January 6, 2009
When the opportunity arises, it’s a pleasure to get the “low down” from the authors and publishers in the needlework … Continue reading Yvette Stanton on Whitework and Book Publishing
January 5, 2009
Last summer, I had the best time embroidering this garden titled “Breath of Spring,” which was a project featured in … Continue reading Revisiting Breath of Spring Embroidered Garden: It’s now a Pocket