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
Contact Mary
October 8, 2006
Hand embroidery requires good lighting! In the days of old, embroiderers only worked during the daytime, sitting near windows or … Continue reading Embroidery & the Eyes: Good lighting is important!
October 7, 2006
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher, you will, at some point, muse over just how to get that … Continue reading Transferring Embroidery Patterns: Solvy, Part II
October 5, 2006
This past summer, I had the pleasure of teaching a group of about 20 children how to embroidery. The girls … Continue reading Embroidery for Children: Small Projects
October 4, 2006
How do you transfer designs onto your fabric to hand embroider? Personally, I think I’ve tried everything. Prick-and-pounce, transfer pen … Continue reading Transferring Embroidery Patterns: Experimenting with Solvy
October 4, 2006
Here’s a photo of one complete side of the stole featured previously. Only two types of stitches are used: satin … Continue reading Silk on Silk, Satin Stitch – Complete Stole
October 1, 2006
Working on gold Italian silk, using soie d’alger by Au Ver a Soie, this stole is an on-going project that … Continue reading Silk on Silk & Satin Stitch
October 1, 2006
This “linen pouch” (a bag used by a priest to store small altar linens in) was made four years ago … Continue reading Embroidered Pouch for Linens