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 19, 2007
This past week, I began a practice embroidery project featuring goldwork and beetlewings. I began the project last week, and … Continue reading Transferring a Hand Embroidery Design: Prick & Pounce
November 18, 2007
If you like to browse sites with great photos of embroidered work – especially if you’re interested in historical embroidery … Continue reading Great Site for Embroidery Inspiration!
November 17, 2007
I never did share photos of my finished embroidered iris, which is a needle painting project from Tanja Berlin. So … Continue reading Embroidered Iris – Completed Needle Painting Project
November 16, 2007
I finally took the plunge and started to put together a practice embroidery project that will include beetle wings and … Continue reading Beetle Wing Embroidery Project Underway
November 15, 2007
Jo of New Zealand sent a photo of one of her recent pieces, on which she embroidered the little fuschia … Continue reading Embroidered Crazy Quilt piece from a Reader!
November 14, 2007
This was a fun embroidery pattern to draw up. I took the inspiration from this from a door plate, of … Continue reading A Slender Flower: Free Embroidery Pattern
November 13, 2007
Book covers make great embroidery projects. I had fun working with children this past summer on book covers embroidered on … Continue reading Historical Embroidery: Book Bindings