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
December 17, 2007
The other day, I mentioned an interest in Italian cutwork, needle lace, and reticella, and thought that others interested in … Continue reading Online Needle Lace Book with Lots of Patterns
December 16, 2007
You may remember that a while back (November) I embroidered a set of pillowcases. Well, imitation being the best form … Continue reading Reader’s Embroidery: Opposite Faces Pillowcases!
December 15, 2007
I was squizzing around the internet this morning, reading a few posts on a couple embroidery and needlework blogs, when … Continue reading Nice Example of Stumpwork! & Interesting Stitch!
December 14, 2007
The other day, I mentioned needle lace, cutwork, and embroidery. A day later, we ended up with an embellished landscape! … Continue reading Nature’s Lace Found in an Ice Storm
December 13, 2007
…but not by me! If you are interested in embroidery (historical or otherwise), costuming, or textiles in general, you might … Continue reading Fascinating Historical Embroidery Project Underway
December 12, 2007
If you take embroidery (or any hobby) seriously, chances are, you’ve noticed that the costs associated with hand embroidery can … Continue reading Embroidery and Hobbies: Price Tags and Budgets
December 11, 2007
Needle lace is a general term for – yes – lace made with a needle. There are many different types … Continue reading Needle Lace & Whitework – a Small Sample