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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

Contact Mary

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Types of Hand Embroidery  
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Recent Posts

  • Not to Be Missed: Archeologists on the Bayeux Tapestry
  • R is for Ribbed & Raised!
  • Handpicked Collection vol 6 – Up Close!
  • Q is for… Quilt!
  • Happy Easter!

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Tag: embellishments

July 2024

  • 3 - Stitch Tutorial: Easy Scalloped Beaded Edge

January 2024

  • 19 - Beads, Glorious Beads!

October 2023

  • 18 - Bead Embroidery Tips, Sources, and Big Mess

October 2020

  • 1 - Thread Love: Au Ver a Soie Metallics

June 2019

  • 5 - Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts – Book Review

August 2017

  • 25 - Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design – Book Review

January 2016

  • 26 - Embroidery on Felt – a Wee Inspirational Piece

June 2015

  • 24 - Stitch Fun! Beaded Chain Stitch Blossoms

January 2015

  • 12 - High Relief Pearl Embroidery – Close Ups and Tips

November 2010

  • 24 - Goldwork Ribbon – A Pretty Find
  • 15 - On Singing Frogs & Embellishments

August 2010

  • 24 - Felt, Embroidery, Stumpwork and More

March 2009

  • 26 - Tiny Beads for Miniature Embroidery

January 2009

  • 20 - Goldwork on a Crazy Quilt Square: Several Photos

August 2008

  • 5 - All the Embellishing Fun of Crazy Quilting… without the quilting!

June 2008

  • 8 - Fabric Embellishment – or Embellishment with Fabric?

February 2008

  • 24 - Hand Embroidered Greetings: Embroidery on Paper is FUN!

October 2007

  • 7 - Beetle Wings for Embroidery Embellishment!

September 2007

  • 27 - Embroidery Embellishment: The Charm of Charms, Buttons, and Beads