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
April 28, 2008
During the Victorian and Edwardian eras, embroidery on fine clothing was the norm. By the time the Industrial Revolution finished … Continue reading Embroidered Clothing: Vintage from the New York Times
April 27, 2008
Here’s a great little tutorial on how to make embroidered pincushions with felt and a few basic items from around … Continue reading Pretty Embroidered Pincushions with Basic Stash Stuff
April 26, 2008
Perhaps instead of “old linens,” I should use the term “vintage,” which has a much better ring to it! What … Continue reading Embroidering on Old Linens
April 25, 2008
In one of my embroidery stash give-aways, I asked readers what their favorite embroidery thread is. The majority said they … Continue reading A New Embroidery Thread from DMC!
April 24, 2008
I’m always happy when I manage to finish up a new video tutorial for my little Video Library of Hand … Continue reading Rope Stitch Hand Embroidery Video Tutorial
April 22, 2008
Two days in a row on hand embroidery patterns! Hope you don’t mind. This one is a leafy border, stylized … Continue reading Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Leafy Border
April 21, 2008
I realized I haven’t posted a free hand embroidery pattern in a long time, so I thought I’d share this … Continue reading Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Corner, Diamond, or Square!