Finishing Embroideries
Over the weekend I finished off the edges of 4 embroideries. Lots of people frame their stitching. I’ve always preferred to keep the tactile assets of my textile by adding a backing and a […]
Claire’s Caravan
Part caravan and part carousal, this background embroidery was done back in ’01 but is just the right size for Claire today. Claire is a 5 1/2″ hand stitched doll. She has turned up […]
Completed Teaching Sample
The teaching sample is finished. I love the twisted columns with all the different sample stitches inside.
My New House
I spent the weekend in northern Indiana. Bought a new house! OK, it’s just a music box. But it is the perfect home for Once and for Claire. Once is checking out […]
Embroidery Class Sampler
Satin stitch is one of the easiest stitches to stitch. It is on of the hardest stitches to stitch well. She should have a new pair of red shoes by the end of the […]
A Teaching Sampler
I am working on a teaching sampler for a surface embroidery class. This is not counted cross stitch. It is satin, chain,blanket,… and some basic 3D stitches, the detached picot that are the rays […]
Mary Corbet’s Needle Challenge
I only recently discovered the wonderful site Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n Thread . Last week she posted a picture and challenge; what is this stitch? The stitch in question is the pink flower. I […]
Vintage Crochet
A crochet hat that is a pin cushion. This sweet hat may have just been a party favor. This floppy hat has a surprise inside. It is a needle book with a […]