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
November 6, 2007
Well, here’s the finished embroidery project that I was working on. It’s a pair of “opposite” pillowcases, hand-embroidered in regular … Continue reading Embroidered Pillowcases: Opposite Faces
November 4, 2007
Most of my embroidery patterns that I have used for special projects are drawn by hand on tracing paper. I … Continue reading First Attempt Embroidery Pattern
October 31, 2007
Here’s a quick little embroidery pattern, simple to work. It can easily be incorporated into a larger work instead of … Continue reading Free Embroidery Pattern: Flower
October 30, 2007
Unfinished embroidery projects, embroidered household linens, little embroidered keepsakes, or even just plain fabric you plan to use for your … Continue reading Taking Care of Embroidered Goods, Linens, and Whatnot
October 29, 2007
I love needlework and embroidery books that are simple and clear, have step-by-step illustrated instructions, and contain reasonable projects for beginners and beyond.
Beginner’s Guide to Silk Shading is just such a book, and if you’re interested in learning the art of silk shading, it’s a great place to start!
October 27, 2007
I’m working on a rather silly embroidery project – and I’m having So Much Fun with it! The problem is, … Continue reading Really Silly Embroidery Project – Can you Guess?
October 26, 2007
Here’s an interesting embroidery website that focuses on types of embroidery and needlework from around the world. You’ll find at … Continue reading Ethic Embroidery Website – Great Resource