Remember when I caused a bit of an uproar by suggesting that the county fair was not the appropriate venue for MafiosaGrrl’s spitting gargoyle embroidery? Well, I was wrong in so many ways. Jacquie, to her surprise, learned this week that her gargoyle piece actually had been recognized by her county fair, after all. In fact, it won first place, garnering her a blue ribbon and five crisp one-dollar bills. I will never again underestimate the openmindedness of small-fair judges. Go to Jacquie’s blog post to get the details.
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200 Essential Embroidery Stitches (Royal School of Needlework Guides)
I’m excited to kick off this year’s book reviews with a gem that has already become an indispensable part of my embroidery journey: RSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). This comprehensive guide … Read More ...