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.

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The most recent blog items are listed below...

Feb 5, 2010, Silk Ribbon Embroidery

There's nothing like silk ribbon embroidery for making gorgeous, smooth dimensional ribbon embroidery flowers and leaves.

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Feb 2, 2010, Crewel Embroidery Online Art Gallery

Share your favorite crewel embroidery projects and rate the hand embroidery that others have stitched!

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Jan 29, 2010, Guide to Cross Stitch Supplies

Do you know which cross stitch supplies are essential and which ones are new luxuries to make cross stitching more comfortable? Find out here!

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Jan 28, 2010, Looking for a Machine Embroidery Design

Hello! I am looking for a machine embroidery design: Bernina House-Mouse Design 810 Can you tell me maybe, where I can look for this design? Are there

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Jan 25, 2010, Needlepoint: Stitching Long Diagonal Lines

I have a needlepoint tapestry that I have been working on for *years* -- sailing boats at sunset in a harbour. The basic design is easy enough with

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Jan 25, 2010, Free Chart - His Name is Jesus - Joyfulexpressions.us

This chart is free on my website at: www.joyfulexpressions.us It has truly blessed many. Sandra Note from Amy There are more wonderful free

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Jan 22, 2010, Embroidery on a Knit Hat

I have tried several ways to do embroidery on a knit hat but still am not satisfied. It's a knit beanie hat. I use the cap frame and density of 3.8,

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Jan 22, 2010, Brother 270d Loud Noise

I have this little machine - the Brother 270d. I have embroidered thousands of hours on it. I have owned many different machines including some high

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Jan 21, 2010, Embroidered Handkerchief

Flower patterns are always my favorite for crewel embroidery, be it a single flower or a bunch of flowers. I got this flower pattern from the book

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Jan 18, 2010, Using an Embroidery Hoop or Frame

Decide if your work will require an embroidery hoop or frame. Find the best embroidery hoops to fit your needs.

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