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
December 28, 2006
The cover for my needlebook (or, as some may call it, a “hussif”) is coming along. I’ve almost finished embroidering … Continue reading Embroidery Project Progress Report – Sampler Bookcover
December 27, 2006
For historical needlework fans, the Bayeux Tapestry is one of those “landmark” works that draws fascinated attention. I love this … Continue reading Bayeux Tapestry & Other Historical Embroideries
December 23, 2006
The double herringbone stitch creates a band of interwoven herringbone stitches. Now, this is an easy stitch for creating a … Continue reading Video Tutorial: Double Herringbone Stitch
December 21, 2006
Lately, I’ve been working on a fun embroidery project (you can see it here), but I realize that, during this … Continue reading Embroidery Project Disorganization!
December 20, 2006
This embroidery project started out as something to kill time on a road trip, but as I keep stitching, it … Continue reading Embroidered Sampler Book Cover Progress
December 20, 2006
Are you interested in expanding your repertoire of embroidery stitches, and taking them to “new heights”? Does embroidering with a … Continue reading Embroidery Stitch Challenge: Take a Stitch Tuesdays
December 19, 2006
The cretan stitch is used in hand embroidery to create bands, to fill (any shape – leaves, for example), and … Continue reading Cretan Stitch Video Tutorial