Needlework embroidery

Watch how flowers can come to life through threads in exquisite embroideries.

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Vintage patterns can be beautiful, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (front cover) Vintage patterns can also be hilariously tacky, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (back cover) Lucky for you over the next few weeks I’ll be posting all the good, the bad, and the ugly afghan patterns your twitchy little fingers could ever hope to knit or crochet! Here are some Embroidery Stitches to wet your appetite…

Little by little I've mentioned in my posts some mistakes that you might be making as a hand embroidery beginner and warned you from some other things that you can do as a rookie. But all of it is scattered around the blog, so I thought it is a high time I make a compilation and gather all of that in one place. So here we go! The list of the most common mistakes as a hand embroidery beginner: 1. Not taking your fabric out of the hoop after stitching session So, let's say, you have an…

The stitches of creative embroidery. [Jacqueline Enthoven] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The stitches of creative embroidery.

Did you know that the name “Mountmellick” refers not only to a stitch but also to a specific embroidery style? Mountmellick embroidery originated in Ireland among the low class and soon earned recognition even from the Royal Court! It is worked white on white (used to be matte white thread on satin white fabric, nowadays variations are possible) and features bold, dimensional elements and stitches. I, personally, really love the unique texture of this style. Among the stitches used in this…

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