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 19, 2007
The Twining Thread has been my absolute favorite online needlework shop, but, sadly, the shop is closing. It was a … Continue reading Needlework Shop News – Farewell to Twining Thread!
September 18, 2007
Jenny McWhinney is a needlework designer who specializes in thread painting techniques. Her work is often featured in Inspirations Magazine, … Continue reading Embroidery Designer Spotlight: Jenny McWhinney
September 17, 2007
A laying tool is a smooth, usually sharp tool used in embroidery to help you lay the threads so that … Continue reading Embroidery Tools: The Best Laying Tool
September 16, 2007
If you’ve looked about on Needle’NThread, you’ve probably noticed I like needlepainting techniques. I’m no pro, but I find that … Continue reading Needle Painting Again – A New Little Project
September 15, 2007
Each year, the Topeka (Kansas) public library has a “Friends of the Library” book sale that lasts for three days. … Continue reading Some Great Finds in Needlework Books
September 13, 2007
Stash, glorious stash! If you dabble in needlework as a hobby or even as a “serious” pursuit, chances are, you’ve … Continue reading Needlework Stash – Learn from My Mistakes!
September 10, 2007
If you’ve been keeping up with the silk work sampler I’m ever-so-slowly working on, you might want to see my … Continue reading Embroidery Mistake – YUCK!