November 16, 2007
Beetle Wing Embroidery Project Underway
I finally took the plunge and started to put together a practice embroidery project that will include beetle wings and … Continue reading Beetle Wing Embroidery Project Underway
November 15, 2007
Embroidered Crazy Quilt piece from a Reader!
Jo of New Zealand sent a photo of one of her recent pieces, on which she embroidered the little fuschia … Continue reading Embroidered Crazy Quilt piece from a Reader!
November 14, 2007
A Slender Flower: Free Embroidery Pattern
This was a fun embroidery pattern to draw up. I took the inspiration from this from a door plate, of … Continue reading A Slender Flower: Free Embroidery Pattern
November 13, 2007
Historical Embroidery: Book Bindings
Book covers make great embroidery projects. I had fun working with children this past summer on book covers embroidered on … Continue reading Historical Embroidery: Book Bindings
November 12, 2007
Embroidery and Illumination
I’ve mentioned before that embroidery and illumination (the decorating of manuscripts usually in conjunction with text worked in calligraphy) are … Continue reading Embroidery and Illumination
November 11, 2007
A Reader’s Embroidery
I’m always happy when I find out that people really do use the embroidery patterns and other resources on Needle … Continue reading A Reader’s Embroidery
November 10, 2007
Embroidery Pattern: William Morris Flower Thingy
I do like William Morris, and his textiles inspire all kinds of ideas for designs for surface embroidery. I like … Continue reading Embroidery Pattern: William Morris Flower Thingy