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Aug
15
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…
Aug
14
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…
Aug
12
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…
Aug
12
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,…
Aug
12
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…
Aug
11
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…
Aug
9
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…
Aug
8
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…
Aug
7
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…
Aug
5
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…
Aug
3
Let’s start the month off with a Free mini August Cross-stitch sampler
from Connie G. Thomas over at Cross-stitch @ About.com
Don’t limit yourself to just Augusts freebie check out the full list here
Design © 2006 Connie G. Thomas, licensed…
Aug
3
August 11
Beverly, MA
“Wrought by Her Hand” – New England Samplers 1734-1884
Sponsored by the Beverly Historical Society & Museum at the John Cabot House, 117 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Featuring antique 18th and 19th century samplers from more than two…
Aug
1
Pink Ribbons are popular with anyone involved in Breast Cancer Awareness, and I came across this pattern while seeking out some brooch ideas for our local support group.
Lenore English has published this pattern on her website making it free for personal use.
Of course you…
Aug
1
Embroidables have released their latest designs
for machine embroidery with a very cute birthday collection and diva animals.
Aug
1
Glen Harris is an embroidery digitizer for Outback Embroidery and is offering his designs at 30% off until August the 5th at the Secrets of Embroidery website. If 30% off is still not quite in your budget then check out their free projects.
For…
