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 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…
September 20, 2007
Here’s a nice book to have in your library of needlework books, especially if you are interested in historic embroidery, … Continue reading Embroidery Book Review: 18th Century Embroidery Techniques