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 1, 2008
A couple weeks ago, Marika sent along photos of a beautiful and cleverly designed piece she embroidered for her brother … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: Cleverly Combining Styles & Color
October 31, 2008
I can’t help it. It’s October 31, and for some reason, my thoughts have turned to jack-o-lanterns. I think I’ve … Continue reading Little Embroidered Pumpkins
October 29, 2008
It’s that time of year again when gift suggestions for embroiderers might come in handy for those of you who … Continue reading Dazzling Ornaments Make Great Gifts for Embroiderers
October 28, 2008
A while ago, I started a random embroidery project on a piece of felt. My original plan was to use … Continue reading Needle Book Finish – At Long Last!
October 27, 2008
This past week, I announced a give-away for Jan Constantine’s book, Heirloom Embroidery. And now it’s time to announce the … Continue reading Heirloom Embroidery Book Winner Announced…
October 26, 2008
Just a quick note to let you know that the drawing for the Heirloom Embroidery book ends first thing tomorrow … Continue reading Last Chance for Heirloom Embroidery Book
October 26, 2008
Soy Luster is a relatively new needlework thread on the market, and just as its name implies, it’s made from … Continue reading Soy Luster: Embroidery Thread made from … Soy??