March 17, 2007
Piper’s Silk – A Gift from Alaska!
I’ve wanted to try Piper’s silk for a while. My first comparison of flat silks, followed a while later by … Continue reading Piper’s Silk – A Gift from Alaska!
March 17, 2007
Vintage Embroidery: Free Patterns
Vintage embroidery designs, though “out-dated,” are still really popular! They are perfect for embellishing household goods, clothing, tote bags, etc., … Continue reading Vintage Embroidery: Free Patterns
March 16, 2007
Goldwork Sampler – Pattern
Goldwork is a surface embroidery technique that’s been around for a long time. It has enjoyed popularity since the Middle … Continue reading Goldwork Sampler – Pattern
March 15, 2007
Embroidery Supplies: Thread Express
Thread Express is an online embroidery supply depot where you’ll find, among other things, heaps of embroidery threads. The online … Continue reading Embroidery Supplies: Thread Express
March 14, 2007
Embroidery Design: Some Words from Hinda Hands
Reading through an old and excellent embroidery book called Church Needlework by Hinda Hands, I found her chapter on design … Continue reading Embroidery Design: Some Words from Hinda Hands
March 13, 2007
Embroidery Project Update 4 – Goldwork on Silk Background
The gold couching is going in slowly on this current project. The sky background is worked in long satin stitch, … Continue reading Embroidery Project Update 4 – Goldwork on Silk Background
March 11, 2007
Embroidered Baby Quilts – Guild Project
The members of our embroidery guild are embroidering baby quilts as a fund-raising project. The quilts are made out of … Continue reading Embroidered Baby Quilts – Guild Project