I have to watch that man of mine as he discovered a book on English embroidered book bindings on Project Gutenberg. Did not tell me about just blogged it! I think it was test to see if I read his blog. Well I pass. That aside Jerry has written a …
I received an email this morning from Candida, giving me the heads up on a link found via Meggiecat . I love the net and blogs when stuff like this happens so thanks to both I found out that Lambert’s Hand-book of needlework published in 1842. At 290 pages I …
How to use Shisha glass in embroidery is explained and illustrated in diagrams on the Rajmahal site . On the same site there is also information on using metal threads for gold work techniques. Possibly most useful on the site as there is not a lot online about Tambour embroidery …
Project Gutenburg has another Needlework book. Beeton’s Book of Needlework was originally published in 1870 by the English firm Ward, Lock and Tyler. There are tatting, crochet, knitting, lace and embroidery patterns contained it. The printer is running hot as I print out the embroidery section as I hope to …
Norwegian Hardanger Embroidery A Soothing Needle Art for the Soul by Lucy Lyons Willis is a comprehensive article about this very precise technique.
For all those who love the enduring stories of King Arthur, Robin Hood, Irish and Norse sagas, Heroic myths, fairy tales and the characters of fantasy you will enjoy the Legends site which was created by Paula Katherine Marmor. Paula Katherine Marmor also created the Blackwork Embroidery Archives a collection …
In my poking about I found that DMC has free designs for cross stitch, crochet and needlepoint canvas work that are available for download. Also there are come easy simple stitchery ideas suitable for children or beginners. The site also houses complete lists of their thread range, conversion charts and …
