Don’t miss Susan Elliott‘s post about how a piece of needlework changed her life. Amazing story. And the photos deserve deep study. See the post on Plays With Needles blog.
Judith Baker Montano is the inspiration for this blog post and you can check out her books here.
A must-have hand needlework reference handbook. Judith Baker Montano, a fiber artist, is back with this handy little reference guide that belongs in every needleworker’s sewing basket.
With dozens of flat, linked, cross, looped, composite, floral, and silk ribbon stitches to pick from, you can always find the ideal stitch for your project. There are over 180 stitches and stitch combinations to choose from for hand embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, and crazy quilting. Full-color illustrations for both left and right hand stitchers.
Thanks Denise!! I appreciate the link and I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
My grandmother and aunt left me all these bits of hand crocheted doilies and I have always wanted to memorialize them in some meaningful fashion…You have given me terrific ideas