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
June 23, 2008
The hand-embroidered monogram I’ve been working up on a guest towel is finally finished! The whole point of this “little” … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Monogram – Finished Guest Towel
June 21, 2008
I (finally!) reorganized a long-neglected page here on Needle ‘n Thread! When I started the Gallery: Posts with Pictures index, … Continue reading Needle ‘n Thread: A Little Bit of Organization!
June 20, 2008
Continuing on the the embroidered monogram on a linen guest towel, today I want to show you how to manuever … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Monogram: Taking the Curves with Satin Stitch
June 19, 2008
Previously, I mentioned that we’re using iron-on patterns for my embroidery classes this summer. Actually, I’m beginning to re-think that! … Continue reading Using Iron-On Embroidery Patterns: Ironing On a Repeat Pattern
June 18, 2008
Following up on my first article about hand embroidering a monogram on a linen guest towel, where you’ll get details … Continue reading Hand Embroidered Monogram on Linen Guest Towel, Part II
June 17, 2008
As I prepared for my first kids’ embroidery class for this summer, I realized that organization really IS everything. Whenever … Continue reading Setting Up a Kids’ Embroidery Class – and Thread Organizers
June 16, 2008
Well, it isn’t embroidery, but it IS needlework! There are a lot of sites out there on knitting and crochet … Continue reading Interesting Needlework Site… And a Question!