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
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March 13, 2008
Well, here it is, Thursday evening, and I just drew for the March Embroidery Stash Give-Away. Whenever I’m getting these … Continue reading March Embroidery Stash Give-Away: The Winner Is…
March 12, 2008
Maria likes beads and sparkly stuff! And she sews well! Combining these two interests, she made a really nice A-line … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: Embellished Skirt!
March 11, 2008
After posting a bit ago about hand embroidery on paper – making embroidered greeting cards and so forth – my … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: Embroidered Bookmark
March 10, 2008
Do you leave embroidery thread trails all around your house? I do! I usually sit on the sofa in the … Continue reading Embroidery Thread Trails?
March 9, 2008
Hand embroidery is one hobby that tends towards stash build-up. To help reduce my stash, each month I’ve been giving … Continue reading Embroidery Stash Give-Away for March!
March 8, 2008
A while ago, I was exploring the Plaited Braid Stitch, a rather intricate looking embroidery stitch found on historical pieces, … Continue reading Plaited Braid Stitch Revisited, from the Experts
March 5, 2008
Tricia Wilson Nguyen disclosed a beautiful project incorporating the Gilt Sylke Twist being used on the jacket at Plimoth Plantation. … Continue reading Embroidered Cap with Gilt Sylke Twist