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
October 11, 2006
If you’re just beginning to embroider or even if you’ve been at it for a while, the Portuguese knotted stem … Continue reading Embroidery Stitch Instructions: Portuguese Knotted Stem Stitch
October 10, 2006
The Royal School of Needlework is probably the quintessential school for aspiring professional needleworkers. For the average beginner or advanced … Continue reading Embroidery Techniques from the Royal School of Needlework
October 10, 2006
How-to embroidery books are essential for a good embroidery library. Just as essential, in my opinion, are the books that … Continue reading Painting with a Needle – Young Yang Chung
October 10, 2006
Here’s another good basic embroidery outline stitch to add to your repertoire of basic stitches. This one is very similar … Continue reading Basic Embroidery Stitches: Scroll Stitch
October 9, 2006
Even if you’re a beginner, you can never know toooo many outline stitches. They come in handy for all kinds … Continue reading Basic Embroidery Stitches: More Outline Stitches – Coral Stitch
October 9, 2006
Whether you’re serious about embroidery or a beginner just beginning to explore the art, every stitcher needs a stitch dictionary! … Continue reading Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches
October 8, 2006
Hand embroidery requires good lighting! In the days of old, embroiderers only worked during the daytime, sitting near windows or … Continue reading Embroidery & the Eyes: Good lighting is important!