Let’s play a guessing game but first let me fill you in on the back story. Over the last couple of days you may have noticed an increased interest in samplers. For years I have made and kept samplers as a personal reference and teaching aid. I love them. I …
As you can see it is this encrusted highly textured sampler is fresh off the hoop and still to be blocked. Today I plan to share how I designed and stitched this sampler. This bone sampler is both surface embroidery, combined with textured stitches and beadwork. It is a contemporary …
I Have been so busy trying to keep up with my email generated as a result of next years challenge that I nearly missed this. Melissa of Honey Bees Bliss has posted a video tutorial on How to make a Sweetheart Rose. This is one of the most delightful silk …
Just look at what I received from Maureen of CrazyQStitcher ! Many readers will not know this but I collect Christmas decorations. In our family every year we add a few new Christmas decorations to the tree. We have been doing it for over 28 years so the tree is …
I have recently discovered Needlework tips and techniques.com which houses articles on embroidery and free projects. Pattern Darning is quick and easy not only teaches you how to do pattern darning but it also provides a free project. An introduction to pulled thread embroidery explains what pulled thread work is …
This Jitterbug girl give me the jitters. In keeping with the season of Halloween Rachel of Average Jane Crafter has reinterpreted a vintage embroidery. It is a very humorous subversion of 50’s idealism. I thought I would share it an make you smileThanks goes to Jerry for the link
This PDF file The Riches of Stitches is an excellent resource particularly if you are following the TAST challenge. Not only is there stitch instructions in this article, but ideas on how to push a stitch further. This phrase “pushing a stitch” is often used by contemporary embroiderers. I see …
