October 1, 2008
Goldwork Project: Finished and Ready to Frame
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
Little Project: Embroidered Baby Booties
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
Needlework Shop, Information Source, and Free Patterns
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
Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic C
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
Starting Your Thread: Anchor Stitches on a Line
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
Saturday Play: Resurrecting a Random Sampler
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
September 27, 2008
Thread Conversion: Anchor, DMC, Soie d’Alger
A while ago, I purchased an Anchor Fleur de Lis kit titled “Spring.” It’s a small square tablecloth. I thought … Continue reading Thread Conversion: Anchor, DMC, Soie d’Alger