May 9, 2007
Ideas for Children’s Embroidery Projects?
As usual, this summer I will be teaching free embroidery classes to children, as a “community project.” I’m batting around … Continue reading Ideas for Children’s Embroidery Projects?
May 9, 2007
Free Smocking Pattern
Smocking patterns (called smocking plates) are not too abundant on the internet for free. Most smocking plates must be purchased … Continue reading Free Smocking Pattern
May 8, 2007
Sunbonnet Garden Embroidered Quilt Square – Close Ups
This embroidered quilt square of an old-fashioned Sunbonnet Sue was worked in simple embroidery stitches on flannel, using stranded cotton. … Continue reading Sunbonnet Garden Embroidered Quilt Square – Close Ups
May 6, 2007
Embroidered Baby Quilt Square: Sunbonnet Garden
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
Bullion Rose Bud Video Tutorial
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
Needlework Book Online – Great Learning Tool
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 – Great Source for Smockable Baby Goods
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