October 23, 2006
Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial: Stem Stitch
Stem Stitch is my favorite hand embroidery stitch, because it is so versatile and so attractive. The poor stem stitch … Continue reading Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial: Stem Stitch
October 22, 2006
Video Library of Hand-Embroidery Stitches – Index
Hand embroidery is easier if you have someone around to show you how to do it. You can certainly find … Continue reading Video Library of Hand-Embroidery Stitches – Index
October 22, 2006
Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial: The Running Stitch & Finishing Threads
Running Stitch is the most basic hand embroidery stitch. It is simply an “up and down” stitch in the fabric. Even though it’s such a basic embroidery stitch, there are many, many things you can do with it!
Running stitch can be used quite effectively in all levels of hand embroidery – don’t overlook it as a possibility in even the most complex types of hand embroidery.
October 22, 2006
Embroidered Christmas Stocking: A Work in Progress
Blackwork is a versatile hand-embroidery technique that involves relatively simple stitches for a nice effect. I got it into my … Continue reading Embroidered Christmas Stocking: A Work in Progress
October 18, 2006
Embroidery on Paper: Perforated Paper Makes a Come-Back
Embroidery on paper is not an innovative or new thing – it’s been around since the Victorian age, when it … Continue reading Embroidery on Paper: Perforated Paper Makes a Come-Back
October 17, 2006
Embroidery Floss – Thread Conversion Charts
If you’re looking for conversion charts for your current embroidery project – say, you have a kit that calls for … Continue reading Embroidery Floss – Thread Conversion Charts
October 15, 2006
Free Embroidery Patterns around the Web
Are you looking for free needlework patterns online? Here’s my list, from counted cross stitch to general surface embroidery, stumpwork, … Continue reading Free Embroidery Patterns around the Web