Another Diamond block

It’s time for another my weekly report on the state of my WISPs (Works in Slow Progress) as part of Sandie’s UFO and WISP challenge. This time I have completed a block from start to finish with both embroidery and beading done. As you can see it is another light …

Charts for medieval embroidery

This Index of charts for medieval middle eastern counted-thread embroidery will have immediate appeal for many historical embroiderers. These charts graphed by Rosemary Stecher are also useful for anyone interested in including some traditional work or reinterpreting traditional designs in contemporary samplers.