July 17, 2007
Silk Work Embroidery Sampler Update
The silk work sampler that our embroidery group is working on is coming along. After spending a lot of time … Continue reading Silk Work Embroidery Sampler Update
July 15, 2007
Easy Sources for Embroidery Designs: Plants and Animals
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 Handkerchief Project: Free Pattern & Instructions
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
Embroidery Video Tutorial: Cable Chain Stitch
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
Embroidery Video Tutorial: Double Chain Stitch
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
New Stitch Videos Coming Up: Variations on the Chain
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
Embroidery Threads: Twisted Silk Samples
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