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 2, 2009
Here’s a great example of the “less is more” theory. In thread painting – which is also called needle painting, … Continue reading When Less is More in Thread Painting and Shading Techniques
January 1, 2009
Have you ever looked at a piece of needlework in stunned silence, turned it around in your hands, looked closer, … Continue reading Unbelievable Embroidered Sampler
December 31, 2008
Last weekend, I began a marathon embroidery project on short notice. In about 35hours or so from start to finish … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Maniturgia – Ecclesiastical Embroidery in a Hurry
December 29, 2008
I’ve tried writing this post once today already, but it didn’t publish. Here we go again… If you read my … Continue reading You Know What I’m Doing!
December 28, 2008
When it rains, it pours. I had an embroidery project planned for the space after Christmas. Then my family from … Continue reading Cramming Another Embroidery Project
December 27, 2008
If you’ve been reading Needle ‘n Thread for a while, you know I have a great love for long and … Continue reading Learn a New Embroidery Technique – or Brush Up – or Just have Fun!
December 25, 2008
On this great feast day, I thought I’d share with you some photos of another hand made item here at … Continue reading Merry Christmas!