January 25, 2009

Reader’s Embroidery: Goldwork Pansy

You know I like goldwork and silk shading – they’re possibly my favorite embroidery techniques – but … wow… this … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: Goldwork Pansy

January 24, 2009

Drawn Thread: Tutorial on Reweaving the Edges

Drawn thread embroidery involves removing threads from the ground fabric (drawing them out – hence the name) and stitching around … Continue reading Drawn Thread: Tutorial on Reweaving the Edges

January 23, 2009

Now that Inspirations Magazine issue 61 is officially out, I wanted to share with you the finish on this goldwork … Continue reading Goldwork & Silk Project: Golden Pomegranate

January 22, 2009

I’ve been dabbling around with ideas for my whitework embroidery sampler. Bouncing around in my head for a few days … Continue reading Free Blackwork Pattern for My Whitework Sampler

January 21, 2009

If you take hand embroidery remotely seriously as a hobby, one of the first tools you should invest in is … Continue reading Sharp and Small: Scissors for Hand Embroidery

January 20, 2009

Today, I was going to tell you about embroidery scissors. Good embroidery scissors. (Did I ever tell you how much … Continue reading Goldwork on a Crazy Quilt Square: Several Photos

January 19, 2009

No, I didn’t jump from my decision to begin a whitework embroidery sampler yesterday, to delving into Brazilian Embroidery instead! … Continue reading Brazilian Embroidery, Anyone?