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Mary Corbet

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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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Types of Embroidery

Assisi WorkAssisi Work
BlackworkBlackwork
Canvas Work (needlepoint)Canvas Work
Chicken ScratchChicken Scratch
Colbert EmbroideryColbert Embroidery
Counted Cross StitchCounted Cross Stitch

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Embroidery Supplies – Threads, etc

Comparing Flat Silks
Comparing Silks, Part II
Needlework Stash
Twisted Silk Comparison
Twisted Silk
Needlework Stash Expansion

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Ecclesiastical / Church Embroidery and Goldwork

Silk Stole Close-Ups
Silk Stole Complete
Embroidered linen pouch
Goldwork on Blue
Italian Stitch
Textiles from Rome

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Whitework

Simple Whitework Stiches
Whitework Church Linen
Wheat Stitch
Whitework on Linens
Vintage Linen
Needle Lace for Whitework

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Historical

Traquair House Needlepoint
Society Silk Pieces
1914 Wedding Dress
Society Silk and Linens
Book Bindings

Embroidery for Fun

Christmas Stocking
Felt Needlebook
Embroidered Faces Pillow Cases
Opposite Faces Pillow Cases
Goldwork and Beetle Wings
Silk Ribbon Embroidery on Tool Box

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Hand Embroidery on Paper

Beaded Embroidered Greeting Card
Quick and Easy Embroidered Birthday Card
Schwalm Chicken Card
Embroidery on Lacy Paper
Greeting Cards
Anniversary Card
Christmas Cards

Thread or Needle Painting, Shading Techniques

Embroidered Human Eyes I
Embroidered Human Eyes II
Embroidered Animal Eyes
Needle Painting: Bird
Peony-type Dahlia
Embroidered Iris

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Crewel Embroidery

Crewel Rooster
Crewel Pomegranate
Small Crewel Flower

Embroidered Flowers, not shaded

Hollyhocks
French knot flowers
Embroidered Daisies
Embroidered Flowers using Buttonhole Stitch

Embroidery for Children

Sunbonnet Sue in a Garden
Sunbonnet Sue in a Garden Close Up
Embroidered Baby Quilts
Embroidered Notebook Cover
Children’s Embroidery Projects
More Children’s Embroidery Projects

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Reader’s Embroidery

Flower Medallion
Fuschia Crazy Quilt Post Card
Embroidered Floral Quilt
Strawberries on a Tea Cloth
Hand Embroidered Tablecloths
Goldwork Rose

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