Well, I’m sort of back – but not for anything lengthy! Thank you all for the very good wishes and encouragement. It was an “interesting” weekend, to say the least. Surgery is not perhaps the most advisable way to extend your summer vacation!
But, to move on to Much More Exciting Topics, let’s get back to needlework! Here’s a pretty nice little online book you might want to browse through, when you have time.
Project Gutenberg offers L. Higgin’s Handbook of Embroidery for readers interested in needlearts. It’s a relatively simple book that includes information on different embroidery techniques, stitch information (with simple diagrams), and tips on finishing and so forth.
As you can see, the diagrams are relatively simple – but don’t be deceived by them! The book contains really good information for beginners to advanced embroiderers.
So if you have time, do take a peek!
Tomorrow, if all goes better, I’ll be showing you some photos of gold threads. Keep your fingers crossed!
Thank you again for your kind support and good wishes! See you tomorrow!
Viva! Hurra! I’m so glad you are here again! It means you are feeling better and better!
Take care
xx
What?? Well, you didn’t need that gall bladder anyway. 😉 Sorry, dear. I hear the pain is rough when one goes bad.
I’ve posted all over your site since I discovered it yesterday and I can predict a new addiction. (Tough time to learn about stash give-aways; I’d’ve tried for that one!)
Know you’ll mend quickly. Your fans are praying for you.
Bubba’s Mom
Hi Mary,
Hope you are feeling better and have a speedy recovery!
Terry
Hope you fully recover real fast!
Glad you are on the mend, even if slowly. Take care.
Yay!! Glad you’re back! We missed you.
I hope you’re perfectly well as soon as can be.
Christiana
Mary
I am sorry to hear that you have had a problem and hope that your recovery continues to proceed rapidly. Thinking of you
I hope your recovery is a speedy one. I look forward to your emails each and everyday. I have learned so much from your Needle & Thread site and your videos are so easy to understand! You put so much into all that you do and I truly appreciate it, and now this online book…WOW!
Thanks so very much.
May God bless you and keep you!
Annie (Michigan)
Hi Mary,
so sorry to hear that you are unwell. I hope your recovery is fast and painless.
{{{hugs}}}
THANK YOU so very much for taking the time to video these embroidery stitches.
My family is not into arts and crafts but I LOVE to sew and I wanted to embellish the caps I make for my daughter (she is autistic so no lace, buttons or such) and embroidery is a great way to add beauty and personality for her.
I searched every craft store in my area and found only 1 book on embroidery. I am a visual learner and your page is a GODSEND.
Thank you very very much.
Anje
Thank you so much for this. I was looking for a design for my next silk shading project, a little reticule for my friend Suey, and the illustrations between the chapter may well yield the perfect design.
With that and the inspirational use of purples in your last post, I should need no more inspiration!
Though I am going to force myself to finish the stomacher (based on one of the Dillmont designs you linked to) first, even though it’s too late to wear it with the dress I made, it’s so nearly done!
I’m not a great commenter, but I read your journal faithfully through LJ, and have found inspiration in it for more than one project, so thanks for all your good work!