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 4, 2006
How do you transfer designs onto your fabric to hand embroider? Personally, I think I’ve tried everything. Prick-and-pounce, transfer pen … Continue reading Transferring Embroidery Patterns: Experimenting with Solvy
October 4, 2006
Here’s a photo of one complete side of the stole featured previously. Only two types of stitches are used: satin … Continue reading Silk on Silk, Satin Stitch – Complete Stole
October 1, 2006
Working on gold Italian silk, using soie d’alger by Au Ver a Soie, this stole is an on-going project that … Continue reading Silk on Silk & Satin Stitch
October 1, 2006
This “linen pouch” (a bag used by a priest to store small altar linens in) was made four years ago … Continue reading Embroidered Pouch for Linens
September 24, 2006
For hand embroidery, here’s some variations on the daisy, arranged in a couple different ways. These would make great embellishments … Continue reading Daisy Chains – Embroidery Patterns
September 17, 2006
Do you want to learn how to do crewel work? The A-Z books put out by Country Bumpkin are a … Continue reading A-Z Embroidery Books, Inspirations, & Tanja Berlin
September 17, 2006
Embroidering initials or monograms is a great way to personalize any item – whether it’s a pre-made handkerchief, a kitchen … Continue reading Initials for Embroidery