December 2009
- 31 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: The Crewel Rooster
- 30 - A Bit of Organizing: You Think It’ll Help?
- 29 - Needlebook Kit: The Finish!
- 28 - A Crewel Finish!
- 27 - A Crewel Weekend
- 26 - Trish Burr CD Give-Away Winner! & Resolutions
- 25 - Merry Christmas!
- 24 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 15: Finished
- 23 - Germaine Needlebook Embroidery Kit – Unboxed
- 22 - Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion by Yvette Stanton
- 21 - Give-Away! Embroidery Project CD from Trish Burr
- 19 - Long & Short Stitch Lessons – in French!
- 18 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 14: A Wee Word
- 17 - Needlework Goodies, Soap Boxing, and Your Input
- 16 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 13: With Treenway Silk
- 15 - Needlework Browsing, or Avoiding What I Should Be Doing!
- 14 - Are you a Sloppy Stitcher?
- 13 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flower H
- 12 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 12: Coral Stitch and Adding an S
- 11 - Slub-a-Dub-Dub, My Thread’s Got a Slub
- 10 - Crewel, and Pearsall’s, and Stuff
- 9 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 11: Little Word, Little Stitches
- 8 - Stumpwork Holly and Promises of Gold
- 7 - Needlebook Kit: The Back
- 6 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flower G
- 5 - Reader’s Embroidery: Beautiful Christening Gown Set!
- 4 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flower F
- 4 - Brazilian Embroidery Kit Winner! And Some Comments…
- 3 - Embroidered Needlebook – I Fixed It
- 2 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 10: Combining Stitches and Colors
- 1 - Access Commodities, Linen Twill and some Wool!
November 2009
- 30 - Give-Away! Brazilian Embroidery Kit!
- 29 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flower E
- 28 - Time for Needlework! Needlebook Progress!
- 27 - Reader’s Embroidery: Carnations in Silk
- 26 - The Textile Turkey – Happy Thanksgiving!
- 25 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers D
- 24 - Jacobean Project – Step-by-Step Instructions
- 23 - Needlebook Progress: Satin Stitch Drawbacks
- 20 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 9: Combo Herringbone and Split Stitch
- 19 - Hand Embroidered Needlebook Kit Underway
- 18 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers C
- 17 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 8: Split Stitch
- 16 - Needlebook Embroidery Kit Unboxed
- 14 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers B
- 13 - Colbert Embroidery: Combining Surface and Counted Techniques
- 12 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Fan Flowers A
- 11 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 7 in Satin Stitch and Chain Stitch
- 10 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 6: Buttonhole and Stem Stitch
- 9 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Turkey!
- 6 - Highlights from the Needle Show Retail
- 5 - Hand Embroidered Lettering and Text 5: Whipped Backstitch
- 4 - Stitch Direction Makes a Difference
- 3 - Needlework Temptations and the Musings of a Retail Customer
- 2 - Comparison of Flat Silks – Stitched Experiment
October 2009
- 31 - Boo! My Only Embroidered Pumpkins
- 30 - Hand Embroidery on Gingham – Christmas Trees!
- 29 - Goldwork and Tudor Designs: Possibilities!
- 28 - Fancy Hems Winner!
- 27 - Reader’s Embroidery: Quaker Motif as a Christmas Ornament
- 26 - Schwalm Embroidery Photos & a Give-Away!
- 23 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 4: Stem Stitch
- 22 - Some Embroidery Related Links and AWOL
- 19 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 3: Dot the I
- 17 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text Index
- 16 - DMC Alsatian Twist and Coats Ritorto Fiorentino
- 15 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering and Text 2
- 14 - Hand Embroidery: Lettering & Text 1
- 13 - Hand Embroidered Name Cards on Lacy Paper
- 12 - Schwalm Embroidery Book Winner!
- 9 - Hand Embroidered Lettering and Text
- 8 - Schwalm Embroidery: Update and a Give-Away!
- 7 - Hand Embroidery Pattern: Quaker Motif 2 for Surface Embroidery
- 6 - Hand Embroidered Wedding Dress, circa 1914
- 5 - Stumped by a Needlework Tool
- 2 - Schwalm Embroidery and Fancy Hems
- 1 - Goldwork & Metal Thread Flower Tutorial
September 2009
- 30 - Tapestry Woven from Spider Silk!
- 30 - Trish Burr Embroidery Kit Winner!
- 29 - Revisiting and Rethinking an Embroidery Project
- 28 - Long & Short Stitch Book Give-Away Winner!
- 26 - Trish Burr Kit Give-Away: Practice your Threadpainting Skills!
- 25 - Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 9: Leaf with a Turnover
- 24 - Long & Short Stitch Book Giveaway!
- 23 - Hand Embroidery Patter: Quaker Motif for Surface Stitches
- 22 - Traditional Alphabets for Hand Embroidery
- 21 - Quaker on Paper: the Embroidered Card that Wasn’t
- 18 - Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 8: A Simple Flower
- 17 - Two Great Needlework Resources and An Excuse
- 16 - Church Embroidery: Watch This Progress!
- 15 - Needlework Magazines Bring Pleasant Surprises
- 14 - 15 Minutes and Three More Stitches?!
- 12 - Linen for Hand Embroidery
- 11 - Gold Embroidery Needles: Are they Better?
- 10 - Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 7: More Complex Leaf
- 9 - Lacy Paper and Thread: I’m Twitterpated
- 8 - Needles for Short Threads
- 7 - Stumpwork Medieval Flora Winner!
- 4 - Stumpwork Medieval Flora – Book Give-Away!
- 3 - Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 6: A Simple Leaf
- 2 - Commissioned Embroiderer Sought
- 1 - The Embroidery of Castelo Branco, Portugal
August 2009
- 31 - 15 Minutes with Needle and Thread x 3
- 28 - Goldwork Embroidery: A Thread Tidbit
- 27 - Long and Short Stitch Lesson 5: Shaded Curves
- 26 - Hand Embroidered Curtains? No.
- 24 - Three Types of Silk for Hand Embroidery
- 24 - Society Silk Embroidery – A Beautiful Resource
- 23 - 15 Minutes to Practically Nowhere
- 21 - Stumpwork Medieval Flora: A Droolingly Beautiful Book!
- 20 - The Best Things About Hand Embroidered Curtains
- 19 - Charting Text & Calculating Fabric Needs
- 18 - Schwalm Update & In-Hand Embroidery
- 17 - Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 4: Circles, Flat and Round
- 15 - Historical Needlework Give Away Winner!
- 14 - Embroidered Curtains: Another Upcoming Project!
- 13 - Setting Up Schwalm Whitework Embroidery Project
- 12 - Using Watercolor Pencils to Transfer Embroidery Designs
- 11 - Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 3: Triangles
- 10 - Historical Needlework in Give-Away Form!
- 9 - Notable Needlework Stops
- 8 - Vintage Linens for Embroidery
- 7 - Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 2 continued
- 6 - Share Photos of Your Long & Short Stitch Project!
- 6 - Long & Short Stitch Shading, Lesson 2: Inside the Box
- 5 - Vintage Embroidery Supplies – A Treasure!
- 4 - Fantastic News from Hedgehog Handworks!!
- 2 - Long and Short Stitch Lessons Index
- 2 - Sewing, Needlework and Other Textiles in Art
- 1 - A Humungo Mistake – and a Good Lesson
July 2009
- 31 - Long and Short Stitch Shading Lesson 1: Setting Up a Project
- 30 - Tutorial: Binding an Embroidery Hoop
- 29 - The Embroidery Hoop
- 28 - I Forgot Ecru!
- 28 - A New Old Metal Thread: Silk Purl – Have you Seen It?!
- 27 - Long and Short Stitch Shading – My Supplies
- 25 - Two Beautiful Goldwork Embroidery Books!
- 24 - Organizing Embroidery Threads for Projects
- 24 - Still Fiddling with Needle ‘n Thread – in Lots of Ways!
- 23 - Huck Embroidery Kits
- 23 - Long and Short Stitch Shading Lessons: Sneak Peek
- 22 - Wessex Stitchery
- 21 - Needlework System 4 Stand Extension
- 20 - The Back of Embroidery on a Flour Sack Towel
- 20 - Clarifications on Needle ‘n Thread E-Mail Newsletter!
- 19 - Attention Needle ‘n Thread Subscribers – and Everyone Else, too!
- 18 - On the Ball with Temari
- 17 - Schwalm Embroidery – The Definitive Guide!
- 16 - Trying Temari
- 15 - From Embroidery Pattern to Paper
- 14 - Setting up Embroidery Projects for the Gals, and Stuff!
- 13 - Really NICE Iron-on Transfers for Hand Embroidery
- 12 - Needlework Website Hopping for the Weekend
- 11 - Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Comparison of Pieces
- 10 - Temari, Anyone?
- 9 - Letters and Monograms from the House of Malbranche – Book Review
- 8 - Hand Embroidery Enthusiast in New York City? Advise Me!
- 8 - Last Needlework Stop: Lacis in Berkeley
- 7 - Next Stop: Needle in a Haystack, Alameda, CA
- 6 - Coton a Broder Questions, Floche, and Danish Flower Thread
- 6 - Threadneedle Street in Issaquah, Washington
- 5 - Nordic Needle in Fargo, North Dakota
- 4 - Home Again, Home Again – and Fireworks!
- 3 - Needlework Shops along the Way… Trip Update
- 2 - Ribbon Embroidery on Linen
- 1 - Indian Embroidery: Kasuthi
June 2009
- 30 - Historical Embroidery – Hand Embroidered Coif
- 29 - Stitching Into A Successful Etsy Venture
- 28 - Trip Update!
- 27 - A Beginner’s Goldwork Kit
- 26 - Nita’s Aquatic Sampler, Part II
- 25 - Reader’s Embroidered and Appliqued Aquatic Sampler, Part I
- 24 - Categories on Needle ‘n Thread
- 24 - Taveling Travails – Not a Chance to Stitch!
- 23 - And the Moral of the Story is… Embroidered in Cutwork
- 22 - Reader’s Embroidery: A Lovely Quilt
- 21 - Nordic Needle!
- 20 - Have you Tried Mulberry Silks for Embroidery?
- 19 - Great Needlework Pattern Source!
- 18 - Tutorial: Mitred Corners on a Linen Square
- 17 - Needlework Give-Away Winners Announced!
- 16 - Adding Texture with Seed Stitch
- 15 - Blog Anniversary! Three Years?!?
- 14 - Needlework & Technology
- 13 - Thread Ridges and Seed Stitch to Come
- 12 - Calling All Needleworkers, Picture-takers, Reader-Bloggers, etc.
- 11 - Embroidery Back: Removing and Repairing a Slip Knot
- 10 - Backstitch? Ya Gotta Be Joking…
- 9 - Catching Up with Stitching and My Day
- 8 - Trish Burr Embroidery Kit Winner!
- 7 - Last Change to Sign Up for Embroidery Kit Give-Away!
- 6 - A Really Good Deal on A-Z Needlework Books!
- 5 - Reader’s Embroidery: Dormition Icon in Silk and Gold
- 4 - Long Dog Sampler Update…
- 3 - I’m Giving Away a Trish Burr Embroidery Kit!
- 2 - Resources For Some of those Must-Haves
- 1 - China, All the Way from South Africa…
May 2009
- 31 - Ecclesiastical Embroidery Project Underway
- 29 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic Z
- 28 - Embroidered L-O-V-E
- 27 - Drawn Thread on Gingham: Tutorial
- 26 - Framing Mini Embroidery Step-by-Step
- 25 - Miniature Embroidery Framed
- 24 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic Y
- 23 - Another Great Needlework Tutorial!
- 22 - A Gift from Portugal!
- 21 - Needlework Website Hopping
- 20 - Needlework Stash Give-Away Winner!
- 19 - Hand Embroidery Stash Give-away Reminder!
- 19 - Hand Embroidery on Waffle Weave – It Can Be Done!
- 18 - Stash Building with Online Friends!
- 16 - May Needlework Stash Give-Away!
- 15 - Mom’s Needlework Adventures
- 14 - Up and Coming on Needle ‘n Thread…
- 14 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic X
- 13 - WOOOHOOOO! Exciting Needlework News!
- 12 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic V
- 12 - Reader’s Embroidery: Chair Seat
- 11 - Reader’s Embroidery: Icon
- 9 - Oh NO! An Enticing Thread Sale…
- 8 - Embroidered Panel from a Thrift Shop
- 7 - Embroidery Project Update: Sampler and a Hiatus
- 6 - Stitching some Greeting Cards and Planning in Advance
- 5 - Long and Short Stitch Musings…
- 4 - Needlework Loot!
- 2 - Needlework Shop Hopping Today, Musings
April 2009
- 30 - Needlework Website with a New Look
- 29 - Angel Pavement Sampler Update
- 28 - Piecework Magazine & Needlelace
- 27 - Weekend Stitching: A Card
- 25 - Heartland Needlework Shop Hop
- 24 - Bayeux Embroidery Kit
- 23 - Nice Magazine for Historical Needlework Buffs – and Everyone Else, Too!
- 22 - What are Q-Snaps?
- 21 - Bohin Ceramic Pencil for Embroidery Design Transfers, Sewing, and Quilting
- 20 - Rather Rare Needlework Pursuits…
- 18 - Turkey Work Embroidery Stitch Video Tutorial
- 17 - Stuff It – Then Stitch It
- 16 - Interesting Goldwork Voided Butterfly by Jane Zimmerman
- 16 - Reader’s Embroidery: Cutwork and Needle Lace Pillow Cases
- 15 - The Online Needework Show….
- 15 - Hand Embroidered Spring Thing, and Why You Shouldn’t Hurry!
- 14 - And the Winner Is….
- 13 - Monday Morning Post Holiday Delay!
- 12 - Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Elaborate Altar Super Frontal
- 10 - Ecclesiastical Embroidery: Crucifixion, Revisited
- 9 - Embroidered Towel: Spring Corner Progress
- 8 - Happy Birthday to Me Give-Away!
- 7 - Free Hand Embroidery Design: Spring Garden Corner
- 6 - Grab and Go Embroidery Project: Spring Towel
- 5 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic U – Almost FINISHED!
- 4 - Hectic Stitch-Free Saturday… and some Needlework Links
- 3 - Needle Lace Easter Egg – Free Pattern
- 2 - The French Needle – Embroidery Kits & Supplies, and a Special Discount!
- 1 - Speaking of Embroidery Kits…
March 2009
- 31 - Back to Trestles – Revisiting the Embroiderer’s Workstation
- 30 - What Inspires your Needlework?
- 29 - Excellent Embroidery Resources – Free Designs & Instruction
- 28 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic Q
- 28 - On Embroidery Kits – Some Rambling
- 27 - Embroidered Flora & Fauna – Book Review
- 26 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic P
- 26 - 17th Century Embroidered Jacket Info
- 26 - Tiny Beads for Miniature Embroidery
- 25 - Cutwork Pattern for Hand Embroidery
- 24 - Drawn Thread: Simple Treatment with Coral Knots
- 23 - Back to the Goldwork Iris and Shading
- 22 - Book Review: 19th Century Embroidery Techniques
- 21 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic O
- 21 - A Day in the Studio & a Bookish Dilemma
- 20 - Trestles for Slate Frames Used in Hand Embroidery
- 19 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic N
- 19 - Cut it Out!
- 18 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic K
- 18 - Whitework Embroidery Sampler: The Monogram
- 17 - Book Review: Stumpwork Embroidery by Jane Nicholas
- 16 - Top Ten Most Popular Needlework Books…
- 15 - Satin Stitching with Metal Threads: Reader’s Work
- 14 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic L
- 14 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Another Scrolly Medallion
- 13 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic W
- 13 - The Silk Mill: Trying Out New Silk Threads
- 12 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic I
- 12 - 15 Minutes on Drawn Thread Embroidery
- 11 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic H
- 11 - Goldwork Iris & Threads…
- 10 - Whitework & Drawn Thread Sampler Update
- 10 - Access Commodities: They Import Needlework Stuff
- 9 - Cleaning House on Needle ‘n Thread – and Your Druthers?
- 9 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic T
- 8 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic J
- 8 - These Would Make Terrific Embroidery Designs…
- 7 - Free Hand Embroidery Design: Scrollies
- 7 - Browsing Through Needlework Websites
- 6 - Glasses vs. Magnifiers for Needlework
- 6 - Free Hand Embroidery Design: Scrolly Medallion
- 5 - Crewel Work Company Kits…
- 5 - 15 Minutes: Goldwork Embroidery with Color
- 4 - Can you Embroider with Your Feet?
- 4 - Miniature Embroidery Completed!
- 3 - Do You Use a Visual Journal?
- 3 - Goldwork Iris Underway
- 2 - 15 Minutes: Miniature Embroidery
- 1 - Reader’s Embroidery: Goldwork Peacock Feather!
February 2009
- 28 - 15 Minutes with Needle and Thread
- 27 - Drawn Thread Embroidery: Zig-Zags and Corners
- 26 - Oh, The Glories of Thread Painting!
- 25 - Embroidery Stash Give-away Winner Announced…
- 24 - Going Micro with Needle & Thread
- 23 - Olive Oil, Sugar, and Needlework
- 22 - Tutorial: Coral Knot in Drawn Thread Embroidery
- 21 - Give-Away: Embroidery Threads by the Dozen
- 20 - My Online Haunts: Feel Free to Look Me Up
- 20 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Medallion Frame
- 19 - Beautiful Hand Embroidered Indian Sari
- 18 - Drawn Thread Embroidery: Diamond Stitch Photo Tutorial
- 16 - Excellent Drawn Thread Embroidery Book – Free Online
- 16 - Whitework Techniques Embroidery Sampler Update!
- 15 - Thread Organization Tip: Key Tabs
- 14 - Drawn Thread Embroidery: Chain Loop Bunches
- 13 - Thread Organization Tips for Embroidery Threads
- 12 - Transferring an Embroidery Pattern using Tracing Paper
- 11 - A More Complex Hand Embroidery Pattern: Psuedo-Original Love
- 10 - Improving a Hand Embroidery Kit
- 9 - Hemstitch in Drawn Thread Embroidery – Photo Tutorial
- 8 - Atypical Whitework Embroidery
- 7 - Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Valentine!
- 6 - Another Goldwork Thread: Gimp Cord
- 5 - HELP! Considering a Fabric Choice…
- 4 - Embroidery Stash Winner Announced…
- 3 - A New Gold Thread: Flatworm
- 2 - Whitework Embroidery Sampler: Drawn Thread, Continued
- 1 - Needlelace Tutorial – Excellent Step-by-Step Instructions!
January 2009
- 31 - Give-Away: Helen Stevens Embroidered Gardens and Some Great Needlework Threads!
- 30 - January Embroidery Stash Give Away?? I almost forgot…
- 30 - Or Nue: Goldwork in Color
- 29 - Free Hand Embroidery Design: Motif Suitable for Goldwork
- 28 - Drawn Thread Embroidery: Another Way to Secure the Edge
- 27 - Monogram for Hand Embroidery: Celtic G
- 26 - Securing Re-woven Threads in Drawn Thread Embroidery
- 25 - CQMag Online – Volume 8, Issue 1 Available Now
- 25 - Reader’s Embroidery: Goldwork Pansy
- 24 - Drawn Thread: Tutorial on Reweaving the Edges
- 23 - Goldwork & Silk Project: Golden Pomegranate
- 22 - Free Blackwork Pattern for My Whitework Sampler
- 21 - Sharp and Small: Scissors for Hand Embroidery
- 20 - Goldwork on a Crazy Quilt Square: Several Photos
- 19 - Brazilian Embroidery, Anyone?
- 18 - More Goldwork on a Crazy Quilt Square… and the P.O.M.
- 17 - The Art of Elizabethan Embroidery
- 16 - Tools for Metal Thread Embroidery
- 15 - Needlework Around the Traps
- 14 - Great Needlework Resource: Jane Zimmerman Online
- 13 - Goldwork Tip: Stretching Pearl Purl
- 12 - Free Pattern for Hand Embroidery or Goldwork: Stylized Pomegranate
- 11 - Where to Find Silk Couching Thread
- 10 - Free Needlework Book Online: Church Embroidery, Ancient and Modern
- 9 - Favorite Real Metal Thread: Pearl Purl
- 8 - Becoming a Crazy Quilter, Part I: As Long as There’s Gold!
- 7 - I’m Not a Crazy Quilter, Part II
- 6 - Another Needlework Sale Notice….
- 6 - Yvette Stanton on Whitework and Book Publishing
- 5 - Revisiting Breath of Spring Embroidered Garden: It’s now a Pocket
- 4 - Needlework Sales…
- 3 - Thread Painting Tips – a Follow Up
- 2 - When Less is More in Thread Painting and Shading Techniques
- 1 - Unbelievable Embroidered Sampler