March 26, 2007
Silk Shading Sampler: Free Pattern
This pattern is much in the same style as the Goldwork Sampler Pattern from Hinda Hands’s out-of-print book on Church … Continue reading Silk Shading Sampler: Free Pattern
March 25, 2007
Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial: Colonial Knot
The colonial knot is used in hand embroidery in the same applications as the French knot. Here’s a video tutorial … Continue reading Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial: Colonial Knot
March 22, 2007
Historical Needlework: Klosterstitch
When I reviewed Floresita’s vintage embroidery pattern site, I made the mistake of attributing the Vogart library to Floresita, who … Continue reading Historical Needlework: Klosterstitch
March 20, 2007
Embroidery Silk: Pearsall’s in the US
A couple readers have contacted me about Pearsall’s filoselle embroidery silk, looking for a resource in the US. Pearsall’s is … Continue reading Embroidery Silk: Pearsall’s in the US
March 18, 2007
Vintage Needlework! Books, Patterns, Stamped Linen
While on my vintage embroidery search, I came upon another super vintage site, but this one is vintage needlework of … Continue reading Vintage Needlework! Books, Patterns, Stamped Linen
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