April 29, 2008
Reader’s Embroidery: Redwork!
I like redwork – I think its simplicity is charming: pretty, delicate (or rustic, depending on the look), and normally … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: Redwork!
April 28, 2008
Embroidered Clothing: Vintage from the New York Times
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
Pretty Embroidered Pincushions with Basic Stash Stuff
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
Embroidering on Old Linens
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
A New Embroidery Thread from DMC!
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
Rope Stitch Hand Embroidery Video Tutorial
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
Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Leafy Border
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