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Aug

15

Christmas is approaching fast

August 15, 2007 | 1 Comment

It’s only August, but if you want to do some embroidery for Christmas, you’d better start now. Time flies, and suddenly it’s November, and we have other things in mind. It’s wise to start embroidered gifts – or even for yourself – now, so you are finished just in time.
Christmas stockings are always [...]

Aug

14

Your needlework fabrics

August 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment

First time stitcher or experienced, it doesn’t matter. I found during my long years of embroidery nothing beats a good quality fabric. It makes embroidering so much easier and so much more fun. Good fabric can be a little more expensive, but is worthwhile investing in. It also lasts the time. What more [...]

Aug

12

Hardanger – traditional and elegant

August 12, 2007 | 3 Comments

I’ve heard a lot of times that many don’t try Hardanger, because they find it too difficult to handle. They love it, but because it looks very complicated, they are afraid. I’ve to admit, Hardanger can be challenging and intricate with stitches, but it can also be done very easily. You can produce the most [...]

Aug

12

Online Needlework Show

August 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

and it’s THE time of the year again. Make a big fat note in your diary that the online needlework show is opening its doors again from the 17th October 07 - 22nd October 07. If you are a first time visitor, take your time and check out the vendors of this year’s show. I’m [...]

Aug

12

Must-Have Hardanger Books

August 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

When I started embroidering Hardanger, I bought 2 instruction books from Janice Love: Basics & Beyond + Fundamentals made Fancy. They are superbly written and illustrated. I can’t recommend them enough for everyone who wants to learn Hardanger. These two books have become my bible and are the best instruction manuals I ever came across.
Basics [...]

Aug

11

The beauty of colour

August 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Allow me introduce myself shortly. I’m Sibille and I have just taken the editorial position for the Needlework section. Am very excited about this. I love needlework. You can create such beautiful, personal things with it, and you never run out of gift ideas. I believe there is something for everyone.
I love to find and [...]

Aug

9

Cleaning Antique Samplers

August 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Can I clean an antique sampler?
There is not a great deal you can do to mend or fix the appearance of a sampler once it has become stained and precious samplers should be restored by a proffesional.
Some things you can do is to begin by cleaning the glass, remove the sampler for the frame and [...]

Aug

8

Celebration Of Needlework - Kentucky

August 8, 2007 | 1 Comment

2007 Celebration of Needlework Louisville, Kentucky held September 12 - 16
Check the schedule of classes as it’s posted for more details.
Pamper your creative self for 3 days surrounded by needleworkers
Shop the merchandise mall filled with quality vendors (Entry fee $17.00 per day or $18.00 for the 3 days)
Participate in Classes taught by 15 nationally [...]

Aug

7

Goldwork by Tracy Franklin

August 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment

New Ideas in Goldwork by Tracy A. Franklin
ISBN 0-7134-8780-1
This book Lists different types of metal threads, their uses in both traditional gold work design and contemporary designs. Some beautiful pieces are colorfully displayed to inspire your creative talent.  This would make a beautiful coffee table book in any crafters home.
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Aug

5

Needlework Symposium

August 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The 3rd “In search in Origins” International Symposium “Wool and Culture, 1500-1900″ will be held at Historic Deerfield, Massachusetts on 13-16 September 2007.
The speakers will include RSN Archivist, Dr Lynn Hulse who will give a lecture on the crewelwork department of the Royal School of Art Needlework. Click here for more details.
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