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 1, 2008
Goldwork is probably one of the most awe-inspiring embroidery techniques, and I’m happy to see that its popularity is gaining … Continue reading Goldwork Article – Interesting Bit on the History of Goldwork…
July 31, 2008
It’s always hard to do the drawing for these embroidery stash give-aways, because after I’ve drawn, it’s over, just like … Continue reading July Embroidery Stash Winner!
July 30, 2008
Just a quick note to remind you that this evening is your last chance to participate in July’s needlework stash … Continue reading Needlework Stash Give-away for July – Last Chance!
July 30, 2008
It’s been about a week since I’ve posted a free monogram pattern for hand embroidery – I’m slowly dragging to … Continue reading Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter Y
July 29, 2008
Have you ever had a hankering to make your own Bayeux Tapestry? Yes, this is rather a light post – … Continue reading Make your own Bayeux Tapestry!
July 28, 2008
Here’s your opportunity to help me with a project! I’m testing new video hosting for my hand embroidery videos. I … Continue reading Trial Run on Diamond Stitch Video – You Decide!
July 28, 2008
Knotted Diamond Stitch is the latest addition to my video library of hand embroidery stitches! It’s a decorative band stitch … Continue reading Video Tutorial: Knotted Diamond Stitch