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
November 14, 2008
Here’s a very quick update on my embroidered Christmas ornament in goldwork and silk! I had to change my mind … Continue reading Goldwork & Silk: Embroidered Christmas Ornament Update
November 11, 2008
The Antique Pattern Library is a real gem of a site when it comes to free online needlework books – … Continue reading Online Needlework Books with Really Pretty Pictures
November 10, 2008
If you hadn’t noticed (I think you probably have!) I’m a needlework fanatic. I was facing a little needlework dilemma … Continue reading Confessions of a Needlework Fanatic
November 9, 2008
I was squizzing about the other day, looking for some online goldwork inspiration, when I came across a terrific article … Continue reading A Link to Beautiful Embroidery – and News
November 8, 2008
I think this is great – Pat embroidered a hat label for her “contraptioneer.” The word cracks me up, but … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: Embroidered Hat Label
November 6, 2008
Yesterday, I was sitting at lunch with my mom, perusing the ridiculous influx of magazines that pour, unsolicited, into her … Continue reading DIY has GOT to be Cheaper… A Wee Little Rant?
November 5, 2008
It’s been a while since I’ve mentioned progress on my silk and goldwork hand-embroidered Christmas ornament! Don’t worry – this … Continue reading Goldwork and Silk Christmas Ornament Progress