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

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

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

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

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?

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

As mentioned in yesterday’s introduction to Alison Cole, stumpwork and goldwork artist, designer and book author, here’s the rest of … Continue reading Alison Cole on Publishing Needlework Books