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
May 6, 2007
Finally! I’ve finished my second square for our guild baby quilt: an embroidered “Sunbonnet Sue” type pattern (an old-fashioned Sunbonnet … Continue reading Embroidered Baby Quilt Square: Sunbonnet Garden
May 6, 2007
Here’s a video tutorial for a rose bud made out of bullion knots. The bullion knot can be used to … Continue reading Bullion Rose Bud Video Tutorial
May 4, 2007
The Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont is hosted online by Project Gutenburg. It’s a great learning tool for … Continue reading Needlework Book Online – Great Learning Tool
May 3, 2007
Smocking is a form of embroidery where the stitches are worked over pleated fabric, creating a somewhat elastic effect in … Continue reading Smocking – Great Source for Smockable Baby Goods
April 20, 2007
If you’re a fan of whitework embroidery, there’s an online exhibit of fabulous pieces of whitework that you can’t afford … Continue reading More Whitework Embroidery Samples: an Online Exhibit
April 18, 2007
When it comes to learning embroidery techniques, you can’t go wrong with Country Bumpkin’s A-Z series, and they’ve done it … Continue reading New A-Z Embroidery Book: Whitework – plus Photos!
April 16, 2007
Palestrina stitch is a magnificent stitch to add to your hand embroidery repertoire! I love this stitch! It’s just fun … Continue reading Palestrina Stitch Video Tutorial