October 10, 2006
Painting with a Needle – Young Yang Chung
How-to embroidery books are essential for a good embroidery library. Just as essential, in my opinion, are the books that … Continue reading Painting with a Needle – Young Yang Chung
October 10, 2006
Basic Embroidery Stitches: Scroll Stitch
Here’s another good basic embroidery outline stitch to add to your repertoire of basic stitches. This one is very similar … Continue reading Basic Embroidery Stitches: Scroll Stitch
October 9, 2006
Basic Embroidery Stitches: More Outline Stitches – Coral Stitch
Even if you’re a beginner, you can never know toooo many outline stitches. They come in handy for all kinds … Continue reading Basic Embroidery Stitches: More Outline Stitches – Coral Stitch
October 9, 2006
Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches
Whether you’re serious about embroidery or a beginner just beginning to explore the art, every stitcher needs a stitch dictionary! … Continue reading Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches
October 8, 2006
Embroidery & the Eyes: Good lighting is important!
Hand embroidery requires good lighting! In the days of old, embroiderers only worked during the daytime, sitting near windows or … Continue reading Embroidery & the Eyes: Good lighting is important!
October 7, 2006
Transferring Embroidery Patterns: Solvy, Part II
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher, you will, at some point, muse over just how to get that … Continue reading Transferring Embroidery Patterns: Solvy, Part II
October 5, 2006
Embroidery for Children: Small Projects
This past summer, I had the pleasure of teaching a group of about 20 children how to embroidery. The girls … Continue reading Embroidery for Children: Small Projects