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
October 13, 2007
Here’s another little Jacobean motif, great for any kind of embroidery, really. I like this one! It’s got three little … Continue reading Embroidery Pattern: Another Little Jacobean Motif
October 12, 2007
When it comes to hand embroidery, you’ve probably already realized I’m a bit obsessed. I often wonder if I’m going … Continue reading Hand Embroidery Accessories – Thread Rings & Keeps
October 11, 2007
Dorset Buttons are buttons embroidered around a ring and filled with simple stitches. They are colorful, relatively easy to make, … Continue reading Embroidered Buttons: Dorset Button Tutorial!
October 7, 2007
Who would ever think to embellish embroidery with bugs’ wings? When I mentioned beetle wings and goldwork previously, I had … Continue reading Beetle Wings for Embroidery Embellishment!
October 6, 2007
This is another one of those “little projects” I’ve been working on when I can snatch a minute here and … Continue reading Embroidered Iris
October 4, 2007
I’m not sure if people get bored with these little embroidery patterns, but I figure they’re nice to have in … Continue reading Jacobean Embroidery Pattern: Hanging Flower – Good for Goldwork, too!
October 3, 2007
It’s fall. Leaves are part of the scenery right now! Here’s a leaf – not necessarily fallish – to add … Continue reading Free Embroidery Pattern: Single Leaf