Beeton’s Book of Needlework

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 …

Silliness, exploring, rediscovering old favourites and another 8 inch block

You can tell I am on holiday look at the time! Usually I have post up by 7 it’s nearly 10 here and I am still faffing about! Here is another 8 inch block completed. Since I am planning a few large projects this year and still writing the crazy …