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
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
April 15, 2007
The bullion knot – sometimes, the name strikes fear in the embroiderer’s heart! But it shouldn’t be so. With a … Continue reading Video Tutorial for Bullion Knots!
April 14, 2007
Here’s a great textile and embroidery resource for anyone interested in historical embroidery, counted thread techniques, or costuming. This site … Continue reading Embroidery Patterns for Historical Needlework – Great Resource!
April 13, 2007
Assisi work is a kind of hand embroidery that originated in Medieval Italy. The technique produces a colored background where … Continue reading Assisi Work – Free Patterns
April 12, 2007
Our embroidery guild is producing some embroidered baby quilts to raffle for fundraising. I didn’t have time to contribute to … Continue reading Speaking of Seed Stitch…