The Embroidery Blog

The Embroidery Blog is my project scrapbook for what I've been working on lately. This blog will...

• let you know whenever any new web pages appear on the Embroidery Methods website, sharing new tips and project ideas
• keep you up-to-date with other postings or news about embroidery, like the latest new materials available for stitching and stabilizing
• point out some special past ideas and advice that you might have missed.

The most recent items are listed below...

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May 1, 2008, Buy a Used Embroidery Machine and Equipment

Know what to look for so you can find a used embroidery machine and equipment that will work for you and meet your needs. These guidelines are helpful for purchasing a new machine, too.

Apr 25, 2008, Hardanger Embroidery

Create delicate, lacy openings in geometric shapes with Hardanger. Learn basic stitches, which fabrics to use, and you'll be ready to create a variety of projects!

Apr 19, 2008, Types of Canvas for Stitching Needlepoint

Some stitches and needlepoint techniques require a special type of canvas. Make sure you're using the right kind to meet your needs.

Apr 11, 2008, Embroidery Methods Swiki Search

Have you participated in my Eurekster swiki yet?

A swiki is a community built search engine. I've created one with the name of this website with the hope that together, as an online community, we can develop the most useful embroidery related search on the net. Please give it a try and share your opinions on the best embroidery websites!

Apr 3, 2008, Bunka Embroidery

Bunka Shishu is the Japanese form of punch needle embroidery. It's like painting with thread!

Mar 26, 2008, Cross Stitch Fabric Selection How-to

When choosing counted cross stitch fabric, it's important to consider the fabric count, fiber, and color.

Mar 14, 2008, Punch Needle Instructions

Get started on your project with some basic punch needle instructions.

Mar 7, 2008, Next issue of The Embroidery Sampler comes out soon

Have you signed up for my email newsletter yet? It's called The Embroidery Sampler. Each month I share the latest news, tips, and a free pattern.

Make sure you sign up before the 10th if you want to receive the March issue! This one will be good. It's about ribbon embroidery.

Feb 29, 2008, Working Blackwork Embroidery Stitches

The double running stitch or Holbein stitch and some easy crewel form the basic blackwork embroidery stitches.

Feb 21, 2008, Heirloom Care for Needlework

Preserve your embroidery with heirloom care and proper storage.