Gabi of Feeling Stitchy introduces us to Madeira embroidery, a traditional handcraft that became an important export of the island in the second half of the 19th century. Find out more from Gabi’s post.
Art, patterns and techniques
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy introduces us to Madeira embroidery, a traditional handcraft that became an important export of the island in the second half of the 19th century. Find out more from Gabi’s post.

If you like floral machine embroidery with a bit more swirl and personality, this free Paisley Flowers embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a fun one. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one size at 6.23″ x 7.72″… Read More ...
Thank you so much for posting the link to this article about Madeira embroidery. My sister and I went to this beautiful island in the late 60’s and this brought back such wonderful memories. I have wanted to go back but never made it. Maybe now I am retired I will make the trip.