June 28, 2006
Goldwork – Good Resources
Goldwork is embroidery with gold. Different types of gold are used. Generally, the gold has been “spun” or pulled into … Continue reading Goldwork – Good Resources
June 27, 2006
Passion Flower – Embroidery Pattern
Here’s a pretty pattern for hand embroidery. It would look great on a small table cloth in white work, on … Continue reading Passion Flower – Embroidery Pattern
June 26, 2006
Hand Embroidery Patterns
Free patterns for hand embroidery! Here you’ll find a variety of motifs to embroider anywhere. They would look great on … Continue reading Hand Embroidery Patterns
June 26, 2006
Ecclesiastical & Church Embroidery Patterns
Ecclesiastical embroidery or embroidery for the church or religious use, is one of my interests. I’m including here some free … Continue reading Ecclesiastical & Church Embroidery Patterns
June 24, 2006
Satin Stitch
In hand embroidery, the satin stitch seems to be considered “difficult” to stitch well. I don’t know why that is. … Continue reading Satin Stitch
June 23, 2006
Basic Embroidery Stitches
Hand embroidery begins with a few basic stitches. Once these stitches are mastered, it’s very easy to move into other … Continue reading Basic Embroidery Stitches
June 22, 2006
Silk Thread – What’s the difference?
Silk embroidery thread or floss for surface embroidery is perhaps one of the most delightful threads to use. But there … Continue reading Silk Thread – What’s the difference?