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 22, 2006
Blackwork is a versatile hand-embroidery technique that involves relatively simple stitches for a nice effect. I got it into my … Continue reading Embroidered Christmas Stocking: A Work in Progress
October 18, 2006
Embroidery on paper is not an innovative or new thing – it’s been around since the Victorian age, when it … Continue reading Embroidery on Paper: Perforated Paper Makes a Come-Back
October 17, 2006
If you’re looking for conversion charts for your current embroidery project – say, you have a kit that calls for … Continue reading Embroidery Floss – Thread Conversion Charts
October 15, 2006
Are you looking for free needlework patterns online? Here’s my list, from counted cross stitch to general surface embroidery, stumpwork, … Continue reading Free Embroidery Patterns around the Web
October 12, 2006
In the 80’s, when I first learned to embroider, I learned counted cross-stitch. My mom, aunts, sisters, and cousins were … Continue reading Blackwork Embroidery – the Grid Bug Strikes Again!
October 11, 2006
If you’re just beginning to embroider or even if you’ve been at it for a while, the Portuguese knotted stem … Continue reading Embroidery Stitch Instructions: Portuguese Knotted Stem Stitch
October 10, 2006
The Royal School of Needlework is probably the quintessential school for aspiring professional needleworkers. For the average beginner or advanced … Continue reading Embroidery Techniques from the Royal School of Needlework