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 9, 2008
How many craft magazines are on the market, do you think? How many needlework magazines? I suppose there are lots, … Continue reading Where to Find Free Embroidery Patterns, Ideas, Tips, Tricks and all kinds of Other Stuff
June 8, 2008
Today, I suppose I shall go a little off-topic, as this item is not really related to hand embroidery. In … Continue reading Fabric Embellishment – or Embellishment with Fabric?
June 7, 2008
This month’s embroidery stash give-away is a bit special, since yesterday marked the two-year birthday of Needle’nThread! Here’s hoping it’s … Continue reading June Embroidery Stash Give-Away: Happy Birthday, Needle’nThread!
June 6, 2008
Today is Needle ‘n Thread’s birthday – 2 years old! Who woulda thunk it? I think I’ll reminisce here a … Continue reading Needle ‘n Thread is Two Today – Let’s Celebrate!
June 5, 2008
Last year in my summer embroidery classes for kids, the children embroidered notebook covers on wool felt. I learned a … Continue reading Embroidery on Felt – Other People Like It, Too!
June 3, 2008
Coton a broder is a 4-ply, non-divisible embroidery floss that comes in different sizes, all the way up to #40. … Continue reading Coton a Broder for Whitework Embroidery – Resources
June 1, 2008
Another day for embroidered household goods – this one is a tea cloth, featuring strawberries. It reminds me of summer! … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: A Strawberry Tablecloth