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
June 24, 2007
I’m finishing up the sample of the embroidered notebook cover that we’re making in our summer embroidery class for kids. … Continue reading Embroidered Notebook Cover for Kids’ Embroidery Class
June 23, 2007
Right off the bat, I’ll admit I’ve never been a major fan of gingham except on baby goods and picnic … Continue reading Chicken Scratch – Embroidery on Gingham
June 22, 2007
Have you ever tried recycled silk for embroidery? I haven’t – not yet, that is! Recycled silk is interesting stuff, … Continue reading Recycled Silk for Embroidery?
June 19, 2007
One thing I noticed when I was perusing various embroidery shops on the East Coast was that the ones I … Continue reading Silk Embroidery Floss by Needlepoint, Inc.
June 17, 2007
The oyster stitch is a petal shaped embroidery stitch made up of a combination of twisted chain stitch and chain … Continue reading Oyster Stitch Video Tutorial
June 16, 2007
What’s a biscornu? or what’s biscornu? I’m not exactly sure how to term this little, popular needlework oddity. Is it … Continue reading Biscornu: a Needlework Oddity that’s Really Popular!
June 15, 2007
When I stop in at a needlework shop, the most difficult thing to do is to leave without buying anything! … Continue reading Needlework Stash – Some New Embroidery Threads