I am a bit like a big kid when I spot those little cards that inform me that a parcel is waiting to be collected at the parcel counter. I scurry in to post office and wait impatiently in line to see what it is. On Friday it was actually …
I discovered Therese de Dillmont’s “Encyclopedia of Needlework” on project Gutenburg. This book is a needlework classic so I was delighted to discover it is freely available. I trawl old books like this for stitch varieties and stitches that are no longer in common use. Often too stitches are referred …
I received an email recently from Heather an editor Needlework Craft Gossip about the American National Counted Cross Stitch Show. Those in the States will find the link of interest so I thought I would pass it on.
I received an email from Linda of Chloes Place pointing me to an interesting article in the Age. Crafty business points to the changing landscape for craft practitioners. There are a number of factors discussed as aiding the shift which I have explored more fully over in Mindtracks this morning. …
The Priscilla Publishing Company published needlework books from the 1880’s to the 1920’s. Many of these are online in the Priscilla Publishing Company : Antique pattern library one of the highlights for me is the Priscilla Bead Work Book. Much of it is on beaded knitting but there are lots …
British animator David Newton has animated the Bayeux Tapestry and put it on YouTube. Movement and sound certainly adds something to the narrative told on this famous embroidery. Thanks to Linn of the The Embroideress for the link
I love fake ephemera and I am always fascinated when new technology imitates old technology. This Library Card Generator is a bit of fun. The free online software created by John Blyberg generates old library cards. You simply type in what ever details you want in the fields provided, and …
