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 7, 2008
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
October 6, 2008
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!
October 4, 2008
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
October 3, 2008
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
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