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 21, 2007
When you’re looking for embroidery supplies or trying to find explanations on techniques, do you get a bit hornswaggled over … Continue reading Even Embroidery has Its Own Jargon… A Textile Dictionary Link
October 20, 2007
The Needlework Show is like an online “trunk show” with a bunch of companies participating. The interesting thing about it … Continue reading The Needlework Show Website – take a look before Monday!
October 17, 2007
Time is scarce these days, but here’s another little embroidery pattern – this time, a fuschia flower, in the Jacobean … Continue reading Embroidery Pattern: Jacobean Fuschia
October 14, 2007
Another hand embroidery tutorial to add to the collection of how-to videos for hand embroidery – here’s the Drizzle Stitch. … Continue reading Drizzle Stitch Video Tutorial
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!