August 26, 2007

Rosette Chain Stitch Video Tutorial

Here’s a video tutorial for another hand embroidery stitch – the rosette chain stitch. This is one of those embroidery … Continue reading Rosette Chain Stitch Video Tutorial

August 26, 2007

Great Little Hand Embroidery Book

I was searching for inexpensive hand embroidery books – something with basic stitch diagrams and a few patterns – that … Continue reading Great Little Hand Embroidery Book

August 24, 2007

Where do you get your embroidery needles? I’ve often been frustrated by the fact that most craft and sewing stores … Continue reading Looking for Embroidery Needles?

August 22, 2007

This is the last of the four embroidery patterns the kids chose from for their drawstring bags. It’s a little … Continue reading Embroidered Drawstring Pattern: A Little Sampler

August 19, 2007

Another pattern that the kids in my summer embroidery classes used on their drawstring bags was this very simple daisy … Continue reading Simple Daisy Wreath Pattern

August 19, 2007

I’m a huge fan of historical needlework. One of my greatest interests is historical ecclesiastical or church embroidery, which is … Continue reading Church Embroidery Book Online

August 18, 2007

While doing a little research on historical textiles, I came across two websites that I find very interesting: The first … Continue reading Textile Museum Exhibits Online