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
September 9, 2008
I thought I’d poll the audience for help on this reader’s question. I haven’t personally used the type of scroll … Continue reading Reader’s Question: On Using a Scroll Frame for Ribbon Embroidery
September 9, 2008
Here’s the next monogram for hand embroidery – the Celtic B… If you check out the post on the celtic … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic B
September 8, 2008
Now and then, I like to see what the rest of the world is doing, needlework-wise. I don’t always have … Continue reading Needlework Inspiration – or Inspirational Gluttony?
September 7, 2008
Continuing with the new set of monograms for hand embroidery, here’s an “S” for you… You can find stitching ideas … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic S
September 6, 2008
I’m not exactly a bug fan, though I do like to look up close at some of the stranger buggy … Continue reading Embroidered Bugs – The Perfect Touch
September 5, 2008
Here’s the beginning of a new set of monograms for hand embroidery. This set is a bit Celtic in flavor, … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic A
September 4, 2008
I haven’t done much stitching (ok, I haven’t done any stitching) for the past week, but last week, I managed … Continue reading Breath of Spring: Embroidered Thistle