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

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!

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?

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

Straying from the norm, here’s a great little video that animates the Bayeux Tapestry (literally). David Newton has animated the … Continue reading Historical Needlework: An Animated Bayeux Tapestry – Fantastic!

To go along with embroidery video tutorial for drizzle stitch, I thought you might be interested in a few photos … Continue reading Drizzle Stitch Grandma Hair

If you’re familiar with Piecework magazine, you may already be aware of this pattern. It’s really beautiful! Piecework magazine is … Continue reading Free Embroidery Pattern: Hungarian Doily