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 … Read More ...
Online Needlework Show
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 … Read More ...
Must-Have Hardanger Books
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. … Read More ...
The Beauty of Colour in Needlework
Colour is often the first thing that draws us to a piece of needlework. Before we notice the stitches, the fabric, or the hours of work involved, it’s the colour that stops us in our tracks. Whether it’s a softly … Read More ...
How to Clean Antique Samplers Without Damaging the Stitching
Owning an antique sampler is a privilege. These pieces aren’t just embroidery — they’re personal history stitched into linen, often marking names, dates, alphabets, or family stories that have quietly survived for generations. Because of that, cleaning antique samplers needs … Read More ...
Celebration Of Needlework – Kentucky
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 … Read More ...
Goldwork by Tracy Franklin
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. … Read More ...
Needlework Symposium
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 … Read More ...
Free August Sampler
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, … Read More ...
August Events To Get You Excited
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 … Read More ...
Pink Ribbon Tatting Pattern
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 … Read More ...
Embroidables New Designs
Embroidables have released their latest designs
for machine embroidery with a very cute birthday collection and diva animals.… Read More ...
Outback Embroidery 30% off Sale
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 … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas
Plastic canvas is not as popular as it used to be, but don’t think for one second there isn’t a whole world of Plastic Canvas Artists out there. If you would like to try your hand at plastic canvas then … Read More ...