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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

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About

Mary Corbet

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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

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Types of Hand Embroidery  
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Recent Posts

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  • Friday Favorites: I’m Fond of These
  • In Bloom by Ana Mallah, Up Close!
  • Garden Swirl Stitch Snippet Overview
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