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...

Jul 3, 2009, Religious Embroidery and Goldwork

Goldwork is my specialty. My favourite embroidery book? I think that has to be Embroidery in Religion and Ceremonial by Beryl Dean. This is

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Jun 27, 2009, Free Embroidery Patterns and More in The Embroidery Sampler Newsletter

Subscribe to The Embroidery Sampler, a monthly embroidery newsletter that includes the best free embroidery patterns on the web!

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Jun 26, 2009, Cross Stitch Embroidery

Counted cross stitch is the most popular embroidery method. The stitches are easy to learn, and there are a variety of patterns to suit every style.

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Jun 19, 2009, Needlepoint Canvas Work

Needlepoint canvas patterns are fun for beginners and advanced embroidery workers to stitch.

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Jun 15, 2009, Reversible Blackwork Embroidery Patterns

Reversible blackwork embroidery patterns can be hard to find, but here is one I designed.

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Jun 12, 2009, Browse the Embroidery Library

Here's a list of the best books on my embroidery library shelf.

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Jun 5, 2009, Ideas about Embroidery for Kids

Here are some ideas about embroidery for kids. An enjoyable lifelong hobby can start while young!

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May 30, 2009, Your Embroidery Methods Guide from Start to Finish

A how to guide for a variety of embroidery methods. Find the best way to express yourself.

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May 29, 2009, Blackwork Embroidery: The Royal Cousin of Cross Stitch

During the Renaissance, blackwork embroidery was very popular as geometric designs worked in black thread. Today, it is worked in all shades!

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May 22, 2009, 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.

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