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
September 27, 2007
Have you noticed that there’s a proliferation of embroidery kits and designs around that make use of little embellishments? Those … Continue reading Embroidery Embellishment: The Charm of Charms, Buttons, and Beads
September 26, 2007
Patricia Cummings of Concord, New Hampshire, is certainly an expert on quilts. She has written numerous articles and books about … Continue reading Free Redwork Embroidery Patterns and Books! A Great Find!
September 25, 2007
An “etui” is a small ornamented case that is used to hold needlework tools (needles, scissors, etc.) The name comes … Continue reading Free Embroidered Etui Pattern (Needle Book)
September 24, 2007
Oh wow! This embroidery project was fun! I finished it Saturday, which means it took me less than a week … Continue reading Needlepainting Project Complete: Peony-type Dahlia
September 22, 2007
In the 15th century, a goldwork technique known as Or Nué reflected the great skill of the medieval embroiderer. I … Continue reading Ecclesiastical Embroidery Example: Mantle of the Virgin
September 22, 2007
The Embroiderers’ Guild in the UK publishes a magazine called Stitch. They have a good website with a lot of … Continue reading Litany of Loreto Embroideries
September 21, 2007
I thought I’d share some photos of the little needle painting project I’m currently working on. This is an embroidery … Continue reading Needle Painting Update: Flower Coming Along, but…