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
July 20, 2008
I thought I’d share with you some photos of a piece of ecclesiastical embroidery that was given to me because … Continue reading Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Processional Canopy in Disrepair
July 19, 2008
I’m finally getting down to the last three letters for the monogram alphabet that you can use for your hand … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter X
July 18, 2008
I had my Gilt Sylke Twist Strawberry piece out during embroidery class the other day for a “show and tell” … Continue reading Gilt Sylke Twist Strawberry Revisited: Pondering the Finish Work
July 17, 2008
My embroidery classes for children are coming to a close. I have one more class next Monday morning! So the … Continue reading Kids’ Embroidery Projects: Photos and a Recap
July 16, 2008
I have to admit, it’s getting difficult to think of an “original” way to begin these posts for each monogram. … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter W
July 16, 2008
I think one photo will serve to show you how this past weekend went for me, embroidery-wise… Remember the embroidery … Continue reading Embroidery Mistakes – Needlework Frustrations…
July 15, 2008
Slowly but surely, this monogram alphabet is filling up! Here’s the U… I figure “U” is probably not the most … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter U