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 26, 2006
Only a week left before Sharon Boggan (of Pintangle) begins her online embroidery class titled Personal Library of Stitches. If … Continue reading Online Embroidery Classes – Time’s A-Tickin’!
October 25, 2006
I’m a great fan of goldwork, especially the older stuff found on clothing, church vestments, and other museum pieces. I’m … Continue reading Goldwork On Blue
October 25, 2006
Never under-estimate a simple hand embroidery stitch! In hand embroidery, the technique of “whipping” an embroidery stitch is a terrific … Continue reading Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial: Whipped Running Stitch
October 24, 2006
The backstitch is one of those basic stitches used in many types of hand embroidery, but, although it’s a basic … Continue reading Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial: Backstitch
October 23, 2006
Stem Stitch is my favorite hand embroidery stitch, because it is so versatile and so attractive. The poor stem stitch … Continue reading Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial: Stem Stitch
October 22, 2006
Hand embroidery is easier if you have someone around to show you how to do it. You can certainly find … Continue reading Video Library of Hand-Embroidery Stitches – Index
October 22, 2006
Running Stitch is the most basic hand embroidery stitch. It is simply an “up and down” stitch in the fabric. Even though it’s such a basic embroidery stitch, there are many, many things you can do with it!
Running stitch can be used quite effectively in all levels of hand embroidery – don’t overlook it as a possibility in even the most complex types of hand embroidery.
