This is just a quick news item, perhaps worthwhile for those of you looking for a special project or kit, … Continue reading In the Market for an Embroidery Kit? or a Special Project?

For October, I thought I’d reduce my needlework stash by foraging for some Autumn-themed colors. I came up with some … Continue reading Autumn Abundance: October Stash Give-Away!

Here’s another letter to add to my free hand embroidery monogram alphabets: a D with a Celtic flavor. I should … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic D, and News

Quite a while ago, Stephi contacted me with pictures of a footstool that’s been in her family since as long … Continue reading Reader’s Treasure: An Embroidered Footstool in Crewel

I knew it. I knew this would happen! But I can’t help it, and I think it’s Much Better this … Continue reading Scratching a Needlework Project at the Halfway Point!

If you’re like me, when you look at a piece of thread painting (also called needle painting, long and short … Continue reading The Artist’s Touch: Long and Short Stitch Shading

I’m not exactly sure if this really a Christmas card. It was supposed to be! I’m supposed to be embroidering … Continue reading The Christmas Chicken Part II: Whitework Card Embroidered on Red