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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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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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  • Friday Favorites: I’m Fond of These
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  • Garden Swirl Stitch Snippet Overview
  • Ready-to-Stitch: A Different Approach

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December 2018

  • 24 - Merry Christmas! and Wrapping Things Up…

December 2016

  • 22 - Needlework Gifts that Keep on Giving

November 2012

  • 26 - Good Needlework Deals Online

April 2011

  • 5 - For Embroidery Thread Lovers (who might be nuts?)

February 2011

  • 21 - Combining Fabric, Paper, and Embroidery. It Took a Long Time.
  • 16 - Embroidery as Craft = Fun

December 2008

  • 19 - Not Quite Needlework Fabric, But…
  • 2 - Hand Embroidery on a Christmas Towel: How to Successfully Frustrate Myself for No Good Reason

November 2008

  • 6 - DIY has GOT to be Cheaper… A Wee Little Rant?

October 2008

  • 29 - Dazzling Ornaments Make Great Gifts for Embroiderers
  • 25 - Spiral Eye Needles for Embroidery and Hand Sewing

June 2008

  • 14 - Hand Embroidered Monogram on Linen Guest Towel

April 2008

  • 12 - Inspriational Birthday Present for the Embroiderer!

December 2007

  • 18 - Running out of Time for Gifts for Embroiderers?
  • 4 - An Out of the Ordinary Gift Idea for the Needleworker!

November 2007

  • 26 - Can You Help with Needlework Gift Ideas?

October 2007

  • 12 - Hand Embroidery Accessories – Thread Rings & Keeps

July 2007

  • 14 - Embroidered Handkerchief Project: Free Pattern & Instructions

June 2007

  • 23 - Chicken Scratch – Embroidery on Gingham

May 2007

  • 9 - Free Smocking Pattern

February 2007

  • 19 - Needle Painting Embroidery Technique Sample
  • 5 - Working with Silk Thread – Hand Cream for Embroiderers!

December 2006

  • 31 - Embroidered Gift Idea – Wine Bag