http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html The Embroidery Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the embroidery-methods.com website. Subscribe here. en-us embroidery Thu, 01 May 2008 22:11:51 GMT Thu, 01 May 2008 22:11:51 GMT embroidery-methods.com http://www.embroidery-methods.com/used-embroidery-machine.html 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. Thu, 01 May 2008 21:52:08 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/hardanger.html 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! Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:06:34 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/canvas.html Some stitches and needlepoint techniques require a special type of canvas. Make sure you're using the right kind to meet your needs. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:24:03 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#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! Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:59:03 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/bunka.html Bunka Shishu is the Japanese form of punch needle embroidery. It's like painting with thread! Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:27:29 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/cross-stitch-fabric.html When choosing counted cross stitch fabric, it's important to consider the fabric count, fiber, and color. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:38:52 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/punch-needle-instructions.html Get started on your project with some basic punch needle instructions. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:16:02 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/free-embroidery-patterns.html 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. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:46:58 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/blackwork-embroidery.html The double running stitch or Holbein stitch and some easy crewel form the basic blackwork embroidery stitches. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:58:16 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/heirloom-care.html Preserve your embroidery with heirloom care and proper storage. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:42:27 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/card-embroidery.html Cross stitch, crewel, and hardanger are popular methods for doing handmade greeting card embroidery. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:42:33 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/cross-stitch-afghans.html If you know how to crochet, try making some cross stitch afghans. Large yarn is much easier to work with than tiny floss! Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:08:14 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/creative-knitting.html Learn how to use the duplicate stitch for creative knitting embroidery embellishments. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:27:24 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#Wal-Mart-Closing-the-Stitchery-Department No more picking up DMC floss, needles, or fabric while you're at Wal-Mart! They're discontinuing the stitchery department in all stores. Click to fill out a survey for DMC with a chance to win a Keepsake Chest! Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:26:10 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/needle-arts-awards-2008 PieceWork magazine is sponsoring a spring contest for pincushion designs. Anyone can participate. The $10 entry fee includes coverage to ship the pincushion back to you. The pincushions must include at least one of the following techniques: cross-stitch, needlepoint, crochet, knit, lacemaking, tatting, quilting, or embroidery. The grand prize is $500 cash. Each first place category winner will receive $200 worth of products from a sponsor. For the first time, there is a special category called "Next Generation Embroiderer" open to ages 15 to 25 and incorporating embroidery. The deadline is March 1st, so get to work! Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:14:48 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/machine-embroidery.html Traditional needlecraft meets the 21st century in home machine embroidery. Use modern technology to express yourself in new ways! Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:01:52 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/project-journal.html Keep a project journal to organize your notes and easily record everything you've made. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:11:29 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/monks-cloth.html Want to decorate a monks cloth afghan with huck embroidery? It's easy! Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:02:29 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/display-tips.html Follow these handy display tips to keep your embroidery looking its best. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:50:09 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#Online-Tour-of-the-Redwork-Exhibit-at-Michigan-State-University Click to hear about the history of redwork embroidery and learn more about the quilts and other pieces on display. It's fascinating -- especially the part about fundraiser quilts! To see the accompanying pictures, follow the link on the Emboridery Methods redwork page. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:37:00 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/redwork.html Blackwork, redwork, whitework, bluework... can't we just say rainbowork? Well, there's a reason those particular colors were used. Redwork has its own special story. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:30:51 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/favorite-embroidery.html Have any feedback to share about your favorite embroidery method? Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:43:24 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/silk-ribbon-embroidery-stitches.html Make textured leaves, flower petals, and ribbon roses with silk ribbon embroidery stitches. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:10:44 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-for-kids.html Here are some ideas about embroidery for kids. An enjoyable lifelong hobby can start while young! Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:56:33 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-library.html Here's a list of the best books on my embroidery library shelf. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:22:06 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/painted-needlepoint-canvas.html Designing your own needlepoint and transferring it to canvas is easy. You can choose to make a printed or hand painted needlepoint canvas. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:11:55 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#Traditional-Embroidery-from-Transylvania-and-Maldavia-in-Romania This website by a nice lady in Romania has some amazing photos of traditional embroidery. I've never seen anything like it before! It seems like a cross between hardanger and crochet. Take a look. Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:03:52 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#Interview-with-Jenny-Hart-of-Sublime-Stitching----Portraits-in-Embroidery The latest issue of Chief magazine has a very interesting interview with Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching. She does embroidery portraits and designs with modern themes. The interview includes some awesome pictures of her work! You can view and read it in the Chief website archives. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:21:17 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-appliques.html Embroidery appliques can be attached by machine or by hand stitching with crewelwork. Learn the best stitches to use and how to stabilize the fabric. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:24:47 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/cross-stitch-bookmark.html A cross stitch bookmark is an excellent way to use up scraps, try new designs, and stitch a special handmade gift. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:29:45 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/silk-ribbon-embroidery.html There's nothing like silk ribbon embroidery for making gorgeous, smooth dimensional flowers and leaves. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:19:50 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#Register-for-the-2008-International-Embroidery-Conference Registration is now open for the ! Stitchers from around the world attend this popular event. Next year, on August 28-30, 2008, it will be held at The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. To register, visit the Embroiderers' Guild of America website. The EGA also hosts an annual seminar. The 2008 seminar will be held in Louisville, KY from August 31, 2008 through September 5, 2008. Workshops, speakers, and tours all about embroidery methods! Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:12:05 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/punch-needle-patterns.html Select your favorite punch needle patterns or design your own and transfer them onto fabric. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:09:33 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/home-embroidery-business.html Learn more about me and the secret of my success as a home embroidery business owner. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:23:47 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/counted-cross-stitch-christmas-stocking.html Stitch and finish a handmade counted cross stitch Christmas stocking for a family heirloom to make the holidays memorable. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:10:24 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-blog.html#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! Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:29:41 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-hoop.html Decide if your work will require an embroidery hoop or frame. Find the best model to fit your needs. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:49:31 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/finishing-techniques.html There are a variety of finishing techniques for embroidery and cross stitch. Choose your favorite! Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:53:06 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/custom-reupholstery.html Learn how to do custom reupholstery for a chair seat or foot stool with your hand embroidered needlepoint canvas. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:12:20 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/waste-canvas.html Want to do cross stitch on a pair of jeans or blackwork on your Renaissance costume? Use waste canvas to keep your design straight and even. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:43:25 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/redwork.html The Michigan State University Museum exhibit on Redwork: A Textile Tradition in America has been so popular that it's being extended through January 4, 2008. The exhibit, located in the Heritage Gallery, features many artifacts, including beautiful redwork quilts from the Deborah Harding Redwork Collection. It has been open since January 28th and was originally scheduled to close on October 28th, but now you'll be able to take the whole family when they visit over the holidays! Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:50:05 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/sell-embroidery.html Learn the basics about how to sell embroidery and make a profit. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:05:54 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/buy-embroidery.html Learn the basics about how to buy embroidery and determine its value. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:23:23 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-website-search.html Research embroidery by performing an Embroidery Website Search for this site or the entire web. Thu, 31 May 2007 20:47:40 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/embroidery-community.html Connect to the embroidery community, online and offline, to share ideas, show your work, and promote traditional handcrafts. Sat, 26 May 2007 19:17:01 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/wedding-cross-stitch.html Celebrate the big day with a wedding cross stitch that will be treasured for years to come. Sat, 26 May 2007 18:10:07 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/free-embroidery-patterns.html Subscribe to The Embroidery Sampler, a monthly newsletter that includes the best free embroidery patterns on the web! Tue, 15 May 2007 20:19:39 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/huck-weaving.html Huck weaving is an easy form of huck embroidery that anyone can do, regardless of age. Mon, 14 May 2007 17:30:28 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/blackwork.html During the Renaissance, blackwork embroidery was very popular as geometric designs worked in black thread. Today, it is worked in all shades! Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:57:08 GMT http://www.embroidery-methods.com/canvas-stitches.html There are a variety of needlepoint canvas stitches that every stitcher should know, whether beginner or advanced. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:53:34 GMT