embroidery
Broaden your Stitching Horizons
Sometimes we get stuck in a rut with our stitching. Learning a new stitch or new technique can help with that. Today I want to point out to you two year-long series which will help you get new ideas for stitches and stitching. The first is from Sharon B and is her monthly Stitch Explorer... »
Transferring a Design to Needlepoint Canvas
I began by choosing this rose design from the collection at the V & A. I’m a sucker for this Arts & Crafts style of rose, so it was a no brainer. Using this as an example, we’ll go step-by-step through the process of transferring the design. 1. Begin by printing or copying the design onto... »
Free Embroidery Patterns
With the renewed interest in free embroidery (embroidery on a on-counted ground or fabric), you can find lots of pretty cool free patterns intended to transfer onto a piece of fabric. But you can just as easily transfer them onto apiece of needlepoint canvas and use them as a line-drawing for your needlepoint. Today we are... »
Stitch in Public Day — Coming in September!
Do you stitch in public? Do you want to show off your lovely needlework & get others interested in stitching? On September 3, you will have a perfect opportunity to do so, with National Stitch in Public Day. This event commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the found of EGA. There will be lots of public events... »
Ribbon Embroidery and Needlepoint
I’m currently a guest blogger on Stitching Up a Storm where I talk about using Ribbon Embroidery techniques in needlepoint along with ideas on how you can use ribbons of various kinds in needlepoint. As a bonus there is also a listing of companies and some of the ribbons and ribbon threads they make. Look here... »