December 2008
- 31 - Hand Embroidered Maniturgia – Ecclesiastical Embroidery in a Hurry
- 29 - You Know What I’m Doing!
- 28 - Cramming Another Embroidery Project
- 27 - Learn a New Embroidery Technique – or Brush Up – or Just have Fun!
- 25 - Merry Christmas!
- 24 - Christmas Eve Update on Needlework Projects
- 23 - Historical Needlework Display: Article Online
- 22 - Put up Your Needlework!
- 20 - The Needlework Toolbox… My Version, Anyway
- 19 - Not Quite Needlework Fabric, But…
- 18 - Shelving a Needlework Project
- 17 - Keeping My Embroidery Needles All Rolled Up…
- 16 - Reader’s Embroidery: Embroidered Doll Dress & Some Reminiscing…
- 15 - Goldwork Supplies A-Plenty!
- 14 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic R
- 13 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Carnations
- 12 - Hand Embroidery on Paper: Christmas Cards Assembled and Decorated
- 11 - Some Free Stuff and Some Stuff on Sale…
- 10 - December Embroidery Stash Winner!
- 9 - Treenway Silks – Hand-dyed Silk Ribbon and Thread
- 8 - Beaded Angel Swap Ornament Received!
- 7 - Goldwork & Silk Ornament: How I Finished It, Several Times
- 6 - Revisiting Orts, or Cleaning up a Heap o’ Little Threads while I wax Poetic
- 5 - December Embroidery Stash Give-Away: My Favorite Things
- 4 - Hand Embroidery for Lefties! Attention Left Handed Stitchers!
- 3 - Hand Embroidery on a Christmas Card: Not Quite as Frustrating!
- 2 - Hand Embroidery on a Christmas Towel: How to Successfully Frustrate Myself for No Good Reason
- 1 - A Wee Bit of Christmas Embroidery Accomplished
November 2008
- 30 - Time Sensitive: Building Your Needlework Stash?
- 29 - Goldwork & Silk Ornament … er, Almost Finished
- 28 - Turkey Revisited – Embroidery Projects Combined.
- 27 - Turkey ‘n Thread… Or What-Have-You!
- 26 - Hand Embroidery on a Corner
- 25 - Embroidery on Paper: A Few New Books
- 23 - Ordering Needlework Supplies This Week?
- 22 - The Art of the Embroiderer Museum Exhibit
- 21 - Some Notes on Satin Stitch
- 20 - Silk Buttonhole Twist
- 19 - Reader’s Embroidery: Charlie’s Jacket – a Satin Stitch Wonder
- 18 - November Embroidery Stash Winner Announced!
- 17 - Weekend Stitching: Didn’t Do Much, But…
- 15 - Goldwork and Ecclesiastical Embroidery Up Close
- 14 - Goldwork & Silk: Embroidered Christmas Ornament Update
- 11 - Online Needlework Books with Really Pretty Pictures
- 10 - Confessions of a Needlework Fanatic
- 9 - A Link to Beautiful Embroidery – and News
- 8 - Reader’s Embroidery: Embroidered Hat Label
- 6 - DIY has GOT to be Cheaper… A Wee Little Rant?
- 5 - Goldwork and Silk Christmas Ornament Progress
- 4 - Alison Cole on Publishing Needlework Books
- 3 - Designer Spotlight: Alison Cole
- 2 - It Came Together! On Embroidery & Framing
- 1 - Reader’s Embroidery: Cleverly Combining Styles & Color
October 2008
- 31 - Little Embroidered Pumpkins
- 29 - Dazzling Ornaments Make Great Gifts for Embroiderers
- 28 - Needle Book Finish – At Long Last!
- 27 - Heirloom Embroidery Book Winner Announced…
- 26 - Last Chance for Heirloom Embroidery Book
- 26 - Soy Luster: Embroidery Thread made from … Soy??
- 25 - Spiral Eye Needles for Embroidery and Hand Sewing
- 24 - Ending Embroidery Thread: Pull it Through
- 23 - Opus Anglicanum: English Medieval Embroidery
- 22 - Heirloom Embroidery Book Give Away!
- 21 - Reader’s Embroidery: Modern Icon using Japanese Embroidery Techniques
- 20 - Thread …. and Needles!
- 19 - Silk and Goldwork: Christmas Ornament Progress
- 18 - Flat Silk and Twisted Silk from Flat Silk…
- 17 - Embroidered Christmas Ornament: Which Direction?
- 16 - The Royal School of Needlework is Back in the US!
- 15 - Reader’s Embroidery: Monogrammed Towels
- 14 - Embroidery Stash Giveaway Announced…
- 13 - October Needlework Stash Give-Away – Last Chance to Sign Up!
- 13 - Resurrecting Sunbonnet Sue: a Resource for Embroidery Patterns
- 12 - False Starts: When do You Stop?
- 11 - Projects in Planning Stages
- 10 - Embroidery for Kids – a Class Project!
- 9 - In the Market for an Embroidery Kit? or a Special Project?
- 8 - Autumn Abundance: October Stash Give-Away!
- 7 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic D, and News
- 7 - Reader’s Treasure: An Embroidered Footstool in Crewel
- 6 - Scratching a Needlework Project at the Halfway Point!
- 4 - The Artist’s Touch: Long and Short Stitch Shading
- 3 - The Christmas Chicken Part II: Whitework Card Embroidered on Red
- 2 - Schwalm-ish Chicken on a Card, or How to Get Distracted with Needlework
- 1 - Goldwork Project: Finished and Ready to Frame
September 2008
- 30 - Little Project: Embroidered Baby Booties
- 29 - Needlework Shop, Information Source, and Free Patterns
- 28 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic C
- 28 - Starting Your Thread: Anchor Stitches on a Line
- 27 - Saturday Play: Resurrecting a Random Sampler
- 27 - Thread Conversion: Anchor, DMC, Soie d’Alger
- 26 - Reader’s Question: Stitching Applique and Using DMC
- 25 - Starting a Thread: Away Waste Knot Photo Tutorial
- 25 - Online Needlework Show is Live…
- 25 - Tips and Tricks for Hand Embroidery
- 24 - Great Tutorial for Smockers!
- 24 - Baby Booties are Cute – but…
- 23 - Beginning and Ending Threads: Photo Tutorials on Common Methods
- 23 - Starting Your Thread: Waste Knot Photo Tutorial
- 22 - A Banner Day!
- 21 - I want to Embroider a Face
- 20 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic E
- 19 - A Message from Trish Burr to the Book Give Away Participants
- 19 - Trish Burr Book Winner Announced!
- 18 - Goldwork Project: I Learned a New Technique
- 17 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic M
- 17 - Video Tutorial: Vandyke Stitch
- 16 - Musing about Lace Making … and the Link that Got Me Going
- 15 - Great Goldwork Technique!
- 15 - Long and Short Stitch Project Idea – What do You Think?
- 14 - Thank You! Oh, Thank You, Thank You!
- 14 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic F
- 13 - Needlework is my Carrot
- 12 - Book Give-away, and a Question!
- 11 - It Came! It Came! And WOW What a Book! A-Z of Goldwork Review
- 10 - Breath of Spring Embroidery Project: Fun and … Done!
- 9 - Reader’s Question: On Using a Scroll Frame for Ribbon Embroidery
- 9 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic B
- 8 - Needlework Inspiration – or Inspirational Gluttony?
- 7 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic S
- 6 - Embroidered Bugs – The Perfect Touch
- 5 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic A
- 4 - Breath of Spring: Embroidered Thistle
- 3 - Goldwork Threads: Specifically, Sadi
- 2 - Some Shaded Embroidery – What Do You Think?
- 1 - Embroidery Book Online: Higgin’s Handbook of Embroidery
August 2008
- 30 - A Day or Two Off?
- 28 - More Threads: This isn’t Building Stash – No, You Can’t Have It!
- 27 - And the Winner Is …. August Needlework Stash Contest
- 26 - Last Chance on this Month’s Stash Give-Away!
- 26 - Silk and Goldwork Cope Hood Photos
- 25 - Helen Stevens Website – Updated and Fun to Browse
- 24 - Schwalm Whitework Embroidery: Book Review
- 23 - Oh, NO! Needlework Shopping!
- 22 - August Embroidery Stash Give-away! It’s a Good One!
- 21 - A Few More Stitches on Breath of Spring
- 20 - Reader’s Embroidery: Quilt Blocks of the Month
- 19 - Reader’s Embroidery: Saxon and Norman??
- 18 - Cotton Floche vs. Danish Flower Thread
- 17 - Breath of Spring – a Surface Embroider Sampler of Sorts?
- 16 - Good Lighting for Needlework – Boy, What a Deal!
- 15 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter Z
- 15 - Wool Felt Book Winner!
- 14 - Beautiful Embroidery Website you Won’t Want to Miss!
- 13 - FInishing the Linen Pouch – What Joy, What Bliss!
- 12 - Children’s Embroidery Project: Butterfly Towel
- 11 - Making a Cord, Tassel, and Button for the LinenPouch
- 10 - Ironing your Needlework Projects – Linen Pouch Progress
- 9 - Wool Felting Workshop – Book Give-Away!
- 8 - Whitework Completed for Linen Pouch
- 7 - And the Winners Are…. Quilt Book Give-away
- 5 - All the Embellishing Fun of Crazy Quilting… without the quilting!
- 5 - Video Tutorial: Trellis Stitch
- 4 - My Needlework Photos – Not All, but Many…
- 3 - Replay on the Coral Stitch: Testing a New Video Host…
- 3 - Reader’s Embroidery: Free-Style Hearts
- 2 - Blue Ribbon Quilts – I’m Giving Away Two Books!
- 2 - Hand Embroidered Baby Pillowcase – A Kid Did This!
- 1 - Goldwork Article – Interesting Bit on the History of Goldwork…
July 2008
- 31 - July Embroidery Stash Winner!
- 30 - Needlework Stash Give-away for July – Last Chance!
- 30 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter Y
- 29 - Make your own Bayeux Tapestry!
- 28 - Trial Run on Diamond Stitch Video – You Decide!
- 28 - Video Tutorial: Knotted Diamond Stitch
- 27 - Hand Embroidered Linen Pouch: Earwig
- 26 - July Embroidery Stash Give-Away – Simple, but Fun
- 26 - Before Today is Over…
- 25 - Gilt Sylke Twist Strawberry Box – Yep, I did it!
- 24 - Thread Comparison: Cotton Embroidery Threads – Floche, Perle, & Stranded
- 23 - Needlework, Embroidery, and Craft News Resource…
- 22 - Tips on Stem Stitch & Another Embroidered Towel…
- 21 - Video Tutorial: Coral Stitch
- 20 - Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Processional Canopy in Disrepair
- 19 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter X
- 18 - Gilt Sylke Twist Strawberry Revisited: Pondering the Finish Work
- 17 - Kids’ Embroidery Projects: Photos and a Recap
- 16 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter W
- 16 - Embroidery Mistakes – Needlework Frustrations…
- 15 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter U
- 15 - Gilt Sylke Twist: New Colors Out!
- 14 - Video Tutorial: Mountmellick Stitch
- 13 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Decorative Corner
- 12 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter T
- 12 - Evertite Stretcher Bar Frames for Embroidery and Canvas Work
- 11 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter P
- 11 - Bookmarks Hand Embroidered on Felt
- 11 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter G
- 10 - Transferring your Embroidery Pattern onto a Dressed Slate Frame
- 10 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter R
- 10 - Monograms for Hand Embroidery: Letters O and Q
- 9 - Conducting an Embroidery Class for Children
- 9 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter N
- 8 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter L
- 8 - Embroidery Designer Spotlight: Alison Cole
- 7 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letters I and J
- 7 - Chemanthy Work – an Indian Embroidery Technique: Tutorial Link
- 6 - Reader’s Embroidery: Monogrammed Guest Towel!
- 6 - Monogram Patterns for Hand Embroidery: Letters E and F
- 5 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter D
- 5 - Dressing a Slate Frame for Embroidery: Photo Tutorial
- 4 - Slate Frames for Hand Embroidery! Yippee!
- 3 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter B
- 3 - Embroidery Class Update – with Photos
- 2 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter H
- 2 - New Goldwork Embroidery Book Out in July – and a Needlework Resource
- 1 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter V
- 1 - Embroidered Dish Towel – Class Project Sample
June 2008
- 30 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter S
- 30 - English Embroidery – Online Book
- 29 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Letter K
- 29 - Vintage Vogart Embroidery Transfers – The Cute Kind…
- 28 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: M
- 28 - Book Review: Floral Interpretations for Silk Ribbon Embroidery
- 27 - Free Pattern: Monogram for Hand Embroidery – The Real C!
- 27 - Great New Embroidery Resource – for Free!
- 26 - G or C – An Apology!
- 26 - Monograms for Hand Embroidery Index
- 26 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Monogram C – and Avoiding Satin Stitch!
- 24 - Free Pattern: Monogram for Hand Embroidery
- 23 - Hand Embroidered Monogram – Finished Guest Towel
- 21 - Needle ‘n Thread: A Little Bit of Organization!
- 20 - Hand Embroidered Monogram: Taking the Curves with Satin Stitch
- 19 - Using Iron-On Embroidery Patterns: Ironing On a Repeat Pattern
- 18 - Hand Embroidered Monogram on Linen Guest Towel, Part II
- 17 - Setting Up a Kids’ Embroidery Class – and Thread Organizers
- 16 - Interesting Needlework Site… And a Question!
- 15 - Embroidery Book Reviews: Iron-on Transfers
- 14 - Hand Embroidered Monogram on Linen Guest Towel
- 13 - Kids’ Embroidery: Felt Bookmark Sample
- 12 - Weekend Embroidery Project: Silk Ribbon Kit
- 11 - June Embroidery Stash Contest Winners…
- 10 - Vintage Embroidered Linen: with Whitework and Crocheted Lace Edge
- 9 - Where to Find Free Embroidery Patterns, Ideas, Tips, Tricks and all kinds of Other Stuff
- 8 - Fabric Embellishment – or Embellishment with Fabric?
- 7 - June Embroidery Stash Give-Away: Happy Birthday, Needle’nThread!
- 6 - Needle ‘n Thread is Two Today – Let’s Celebrate!
- 5 - Embroidery on Felt – Other People Like It, Too!
- 3 - Coton a Broder for Whitework Embroidery – Resources
- 1 - Reader’s Embroidery: A Strawberry Tablecloth
- 1 - Reader’s Embroidery: Flowered Tablecloths
May 2008
- 30 - Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Goldwork and Silk
- 30 - Needlework Books – Bestsellers
- 28 - Thanks for the Threads!
- 26 - Crewel and Surface Embroidery Book Review
- 25 - Free Stumpwork Pattern: Crimson Chat by Jean Fletcher
- 23 - Something New on Needle ‘n Thread!
- 22 - Embroidery Sign – Complete
- 21 - Reader’s Embroidery: Goldwork Rose
- 20 - Looking for Embroidery Supplies and Accessories?
- 19 - Embroidery Stash Contest Results! & Embroidery Class News
- 18 - Hand Embroidered Birthday Card – Quick and Easy
- 17 - Free Embroidery Patterns: Fortune Cookies? And News
- 15 - Designing Your Own Embroidered Cards Tutorial
- 14 - Embroidery Stash Give-Away for May!
- 13 - Here’s Your (Embroidery) Sign!
- 12 - Reader’s Embroidery: Cat, Pond, Flowers in Floche
- 11 - How Many Hand Embroidery Techniques Are There, Anyway?
- 10 - Hand Embroidered First Communion Dress
- 9 - Reader’s Question: Embroidery Display Boxes … & E-Mail News
- 9 - Hand Embroidery Pattern: A Little Motif
- 8 - Trish Burr, Needlework Publishing, and More, Part 2
- 7 - Trish Burr on Embroidery Books & More, Part 1
- 6 - Complete Embroidered Book Cover: Cross, Crown, and Flowers
- 5 - Embroidered Crown: Raised Work and Seed Stitch
- 2 - Goldwork, Anyone? New Book Coming Out Soon!
- 1 - Free Embroidery Pattern: Cross, Crown, Flowers
- 1 - Great Online Source for Free Embroidery Patterns
April 2008
- 30 - On Cramming an Embroidery Project
- 29 - Reader’s Embroidery: Redwork!
- 28 - Embroidered Clothing: Vintage from the New York Times
- 27 - Pretty Embroidered Pincushions with Basic Stash Stuff
- 26 - Embroidering on Old Linens
- 25 - A New Embroidery Thread from DMC!
- 24 - Rope Stitch Hand Embroidery Video Tutorial
- 22 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Leafy Border
- 21 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Corner, Diamond, or Square!
- 20 - A Different Kind of Needle ‘n Thread
- 19 - Dinky-Dyes Silk Line Door Prize at the Needlework Show
- 18 - Embroidering with Purpose and More Gilt Sylke Twist
- 17 - Free Hand Embroidery Patterns with Thorough Instructions from the EGA
- 16 - Book Review: Long and Short Stitch Embroidery by Trish Burr
- 15 - Fabric for Surface and Tips on Linen
- 14 - And the Winner Is…. and Favorite Embroidery Technique
- 12 - Inspriational Birthday Present for the Embroiderer!
- 11 - Embroidery Techniques and Patterns
- 10 - Embroidered Strawberry Completed
- 9 - April Embroidery Stash Give-Away!
- 8 - The First Embroidered Leaf on my GST Strawberry
- 7 - Embroidery Video Tutorial: Raised Chain Stitch Band
- 6 - Beginner’s Guide to Crewel Embroidery
- 5 - Needlework Book Dilemma! Calling on Readers for Help!
- 4 - Couched Lattice across the Strawberry
- 3 - Gilt Sylke Twist Strawberry – All Filled Up
- 2 - Embroidered Strawberry with Gilt Sylk Twist: Progress Report
- 1 - Japanese Embroidery Center announces New Online Store
March 2008
- 31 - Playtime! Embroidering with Gilt Sylke Twist
- 29 - Reader’s Embroidery: Japanese Embroidery – Pansies!
- 28 - Reader’s Embroidery: Crewel Work Enchanted April
- 27 - On Threading a Needle
- 26 - Embroidery Inspiration!
- 25 - Hand Made Japanese Embroidery Needles
- 24 - Embroidery Needles
- 22 - Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Pelican Altar Frontal (Superfrontal)
- 21 - Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Cope Hood
- 20 - Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Last Supper Chasuble (with many photos!)
- 17 - Organizing a Project Room for Needlework (and everything else!)
- 16 - Gilt Sylke Twist Available to the Public!
- 14 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Scroll Design
- 13 - March Embroidery Stash Give-Away: The Winner Is…
- 12 - Reader’s Embroidery: Embellished Skirt!
- 11 - Reader’s Embroidery: Embroidered Bookmark
- 10 - Embroidery Thread Trails?
- 9 - Embroidery Stash Give-Away for March!
- 8 - Plaited Braid Stitch Revisited, from the Experts
- 5 - Embroidered Cap with Gilt Sylke Twist
- 3 - Embroidery Patterns: Online Resource with Free Patterns
- 2 - Embroidered Initials and Monograms – a Must Have Resource
- 1 - I’m Not a Crazy Quilter, The Sequel
February 2008
- 27 - Embroidery Tour Announced!
- 25 - A Video Tutorial for Ribbon Embroidery: Gathered Flower
- 24 - Hand Embroidered Greetings: Embroidery on Paper is FUN!
- 23 - Gilt Sylke Twist – I have a Sample and a Photo!
- 21 - I’m Not a Crazy Quilter!
- 19 - Photo Update of Canvas Work… and Space!
- 17 - Embroidery News and Musings… and some Disappointment
- 15 - February Embroidery Stash Contest Winner
- 14 - A Quick LIttle Update on Embroidery Stash Give-away
- 12 - Great Embroidery Pattern Resource!
- 10 - Embroidery Stash Give-Away – Want Some?
- 9 - Canvas Work & Embroidery Sampler Update…
- 8 - Interested in Dimensional Embroidery?
- 3 - I Went Shopping for Embroidery Stuff…
January 2008
- 31 - Great Online Embroidery Book!
- 30 - TIF Challenge – Needlepoint Sampler in Progress
- 30 - The Needlework Doldrums…
- 26 - Embroidery Resources and Musings…
- 23 - Needlework Stash – And the Winner Is…
- 22 - Last Chance for Needlework Stash Contest!!
- 20 - Detached Buttonhole Filling Video Tutorial
- 18 - I’m Reducing My Needlework Stash – Want Some?
- 17 - Woven Picot – another Embroidery Video Tutorial
- 16 - Needlework System 4 Floor Stand Review
- 15 - Goldwork Thread for the Plaited Braid…
- 14 - A Needlework Blog I … Forgot to Mention!!
- 13 - Embroidery Video: Ladder Stitch
- 11 - Needlework Blogs & Thoughts….
- 7 - New Thread Coming: Gilt Sylke Twist
- 5 - Embroidery Video Tutorial: Roumanian Couching
- 4 - Some Special Embroidery Deals…
- 3 - In Search of the Elusive Plaited Braid Stitch!
- 2 - Bokhara Couching Embroidery Video Tutorial