April 12, 2008
Inspriational Birthday Present for the Embroiderer!
For all those who sent me e-mail and so forth expressing kind wishes for my birthday, thank you! I’m not … Continue reading Inspriational Birthday Present for the Embroiderer!
April 11, 2008
Embroidery Techniques and Patterns
Sometimes, I come across embroidery books in weird ways. I asked the other day for recommendations for beginner embroidery books … Continue reading Embroidery Techniques and Patterns
April 10, 2008
Embroidered Strawberry Completed
I had so much fun embroidering this little strawberry scene. There’s nothing super-fancy about it, and certainly there’s nothing accurate … Continue reading Embroidered Strawberry Completed
April 9, 2008
April Embroidery Stash Give-Away!
Each month, I’ve been having a bit of a “stash contest” – giving away a little something from my embroidery … Continue reading April Embroidery Stash Give-Away!
April 8, 2008
The First Embroidered Leaf on my GST Strawberry
My Gilt Sylke Twist playtime is rapidly coming to a close. Here, I’ve got pictures of the embroidered leaf to … Continue reading The First Embroidered Leaf on my GST Strawberry
April 7, 2008
Embroidery Video Tutorial: Raised Chain Stitch Band
The raised chain stitch band is a composite hand embroidery stitch, made up of two steps: first, you create a … Continue reading Embroidery Video Tutorial: Raised Chain Stitch Band
April 6, 2008
Beginner’s Guide to Crewel Embroidery
Crewel embroidery, or crewel work, usually denotes a specific type of embroidery: flower and animal motifs worked in wool, with a variety of colors, shades, and textures, using a variety of associated stitches.
Embroidery that mimics crewel work but is worked in threads other than wool fits in the category of surface embroidery, but it’s crewel wool that makes crewel work what it is.
If you’re unfamiliar with crewel work, there’s an excellent little book on the market that will introduce you to this beautiful art. It’s the Beginner’s Guide to Crewel Embroidery by Jane Rainbow, and it’s published by Search Press as part of their Beginner’s Guide needlework series.
