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
July 15, 2007
Since a reader asked where to find some embroidery patterns for botanical subjects, herbs in particular, I thought I’d address … Continue reading Easy Sources for Embroidery Designs: Plants and Animals
July 14, 2007
Embroidered monograms fascinate me, and I love to see the art of hand embroidery displayed on usable linens and household … Continue reading Embroidered Handkerchief Project: Free Pattern & Instructions
July 11, 2007
The Cable Chain Stitch is one of the many, many variations of chain stitch – but this one differs a … Continue reading Embroidery Video Tutorial: Cable Chain Stitch
July 10, 2007
The double chain stitch is a variation of the chain stitch. It creates a band of interlocking triangle-shaped chain stitches. … Continue reading Embroidery Video Tutorial: Double Chain Stitch
July 9, 2007
Lately I’ve been working on updating my Video Library of Hand Embroidery Stitches, which is a lot of fun – … Continue reading New Stitch Videos Coming Up: Variations on the Chain
July 5, 2007
Yesterday, I compared four kinds of silk used in hand embroidery. Here are some photos of a few stitches in … Continue reading Embroidery Threads: Twisted Silk Samples
July 4, 2007
Hand embroidery worked in silk is beautiful, but there are so many silks out there to choose from! So here … Continue reading Embroidery Threads: Comparison of Twisted Silks