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
October 2, 2008
Yesterday afternoon, I headed out to the the little studio at the back of the house with the best intentions … Continue reading Schwalm-ish Chicken on a Card, or How to Get Distracted with Needlework
October 1, 2008
I’m happy that I managed to finish the goldwork project I’m planning to give to my niece as a wedding … Continue reading Goldwork Project: Finished and Ready to Frame
September 30, 2008
I like these little booties – they aren’t finished yet, but here are some photos so far. I’ll tell you … Continue reading Little Project: Embroidered Baby Booties
September 29, 2008
A favorite online shop for embroidery supplies is Nordic Needle, located in North Dakota. Yep, they’re great for special ordering … Continue reading Needlework Shop, Information Source, and Free Patterns
September 28, 2008
Continuing on with the latest monogram alphabet for your hand embroidery projects, featuring a kind of Celtic-flavor alphabet of loose … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic C
September 28, 2008
Continuing with the various ways you can start and end your threads in hand embroidery, this picture tutorial shows you … Continue reading Starting Your Thread: Anchor Stitches on a Line
September 27, 2008
A couple years ago, I wrote about a random sampler that I began on a road trip. Lost in the … Continue reading Saturday Play: Resurrecting a Random Sampler