An embroidery hoop makes the stitching process easier and I find I produce a better result if I use one. I know many people dont like to use a hoop but I always encourage people to try it particularly if you have trouble with tension. If your stitches pucker and …
Back stitch is often used along side cross stitch to define a clean neat line in a design. It is classified as a linear stitch because you can create lines with it! Back stitch is an old adaptable stitch which can be used as a delicate outline or as a …
Yay I am up to telling you about section 52 of my sampler. This section is longest on the sampler. In fact it is very long. So long in fact I had to photograph it in sections! So this is a heavy eye candy post as here they are. It is …
Peggy Kimble has donated her TAST sampler to Embroiderers’ Association of Canada and they are currently up for auction online. The sampler is stitched on blue and white twill measuring 6.5 x 57 inches (916.51 x 144.78 cm). The auction will run for another 2 weeks Details are here!
A couple of weeks ago I was kindly sent some of the Colourstreams products and agreed to write a review. Once I opened the packet I realised that I wanted to use their goodies in a project not just sample their threads and move on to other stitching tasks. I …
I found a very Curious sampler and I wonder if anyone has encountered anything like it. In the Salisbury Museum which has some great lace samples, some stumpwork, costume and accessories one of the items that caught my attention was a Sampler that recorded the results of the Wiltshire election …
If you are enjoying this series of articles I regularly offer online classes. These are currently on offer. The Artists Studio Journal: A Designers Workhorse will start May 22nd 2013. Sumptuous Surface Embroidery will start on 12th June 2013. Follow the links for further details, requirements list and to book …
