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
August 16, 2008
The importance of good lighting while you’re doing your needlework just can’t be underestimated. For the avid needleworker, your eyes … Continue reading Good Lighting for Needlework – Boy, What a Deal!
August 15, 2008
Finally! My first alphabet of monograms for hand embroidery is finally finished! The letter Z completes the set! Here it … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter Z
August 15, 2008
A little late on this one – I should have posted the winner yesterday morning! Whoops! Well… I know you’re … Continue reading Wool Felt Book Winner!
August 14, 2008
Guess who has published a new embroidery website? Read on, and I’ll tell you…. Trish Burr has published a website … Continue reading Beautiful Embroidery Website you Won’t Want to Miss!
August 13, 2008
I’m still rather elated to have the linen pouch finished. It’s been delivered, so that project is completely behind me. … Continue reading FInishing the Linen Pouch – What Joy, What Bliss!
August 12, 2008
The results of this summer’s children’s embroidery classes keep trickling in! This project is another towel, embroidered with a butterfly … Continue reading Children’s Embroidery Project: Butterfly Towel
August 11, 2008
The linen pouch I’ve been working on needs some kind of “something” to close it. I’ve seen different linen pouches … Continue reading Making a Cord, Tassel, and Button for the LinenPouch