November 11, 2006
Buttonhole Stitch Video Tutorial
The buttonhole stitch (which is actually the blanket stitch, technically, but both terms are used interchangeably today) is used in … Continue reading Buttonhole Stitch Video Tutorial
November 11, 2006
Embroidered Flowers using Buttonhole Stitch
Buttonhole stitch can be used for more than just an edging. These photos of different tiny flowers using the buttonhole … Continue reading Embroidered Flowers using Buttonhole Stitch
November 10, 2006
Whipped Backstitch Video Tutorial
The whipped backstitch creates a rope-like line in a very simple way. The foundation of this stitch is a backstitched … Continue reading Whipped Backstitch Video Tutorial
November 9, 2006
Embroidery Design Contest Revisited!
It’s been a week since I announced the Needle’NThread “Christmas is Coming” embroidery design contest. So far, I have only … Continue reading Embroidery Design Contest Revisited!
November 9, 2006
Fishbone Stitch Video Tutorial
The fishbone stitch is an easy hand embroidery stitch that works great for creating filled leaves and petal shapes. You … Continue reading Fishbone Stitch Video Tutorial
November 8, 2006
Vintage Needlework Books – On Sale through November!
If you’re looking for vintage needlework books – for embroidery, crochet, beadwork, bag making, you name it – you can … Continue reading Vintage Needlework Books – On Sale through November!
November 8, 2006
Embroidered Flower Gardens: Daisies
Continuing on with some examples of flowers in hand embroidery, here are a few simple daisy-like flowers with French knot … Continue reading Embroidered Flower Gardens: Daisies