http://embroidery.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-01-14T12:35:45Z Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:35:45 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/16/a-fond-farewell.htm The time has come for me to say goodbye to all of my wonderful stitching friends here on the About.com Embroidery blog.</p><p>While I have truly enjoyed being both Embroidery and ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/16/a-fond-farewell.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/16/a-fond-farewell.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:21:15 +0000 2013-01-16T17:21:15Z http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/14/new-idea-for-the-new-year.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/embroidery/1/0/F/E/-/-/Happy2013_170x194.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="170" height="194"><p>Check out this awesome (or do I dare say, <i>novel</i>...) idea that Dallas blogger <i>Meredith</i> featured on her <a href= "http://onesheepishgirl.blogspot.com/2013/01/happy-new-year-2013-journal-embroidery.html" >One Sheepish Girl</a> blog. </p><p>This talented knitter and crocheter is also an ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/14/new-idea-for-the-new-year.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/14/new-idea-for-the-new-year.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:35:45 +0000 2013-01-14T12:35:45Z http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/07/video-tambour-artistry.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/embroidery/1/0/E/E/-/-/tambour170x102.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="170" height="102"><p>I found a <a href= "http://www.wat.tv/video/broderie-francaise-vivier-4zcqb_2i6xp_.html" >video article</a> (in French) today that makes me want to get out my <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Embroidery_Glossary/g/Tambour-Hook.htm" >tambour hook</a> and <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Glossary/g/Tambour-Frame-With-Hoop-And-Table-Stand.htm" >hoop/frame</a> and give it another try. My first attempts were less ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/07/video-tambour-artistry.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/07/video-tambour-artistry.htm Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:17:17 +0000 2013-01-07T11:17:17Z http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/04/fabrics-for-embroidery.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/embroidery/1/0/D/E/-/-/Sheets170x139.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="170" height="139"><p>This week my mailbox and email inbox has been besieged by catalogs for the annual January <b><i>White Sales</i></b>.</p><p>Not that I'm complaining, mind you. It's because one of my favorite things to stitch - sheets and pillowcases - are on sale and now's the time to stock up on this alternative form of <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Embroidery-Tools_Supplies/tp/Embroidery-Fabric.htm" >embroidery fabric</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/04/fabrics-for-embroidery.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2013/01/04/fabrics-for-embroidery.htm Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:50:00 +0000 2013-01-04T17:50:00Z http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/27/looking-ahead-to-valentines-day.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/embroidery/1/0/m/D/-/-/CF_BeMineValentine_170x198.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="170" height="198"><p>Work the <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/AthroughL/ss/Be-Mine-Valentine-A-Counted-Thread-Sampler.htm" >Be Mine</a> Valentine sampler using pretty shades of pink and green DMC <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Embroidery_Glossary/g/Embroidery-Floss.htm" >embroidery floss</a>, accented with beads and a silver charm.</p><p>This counted thread project is worked using a ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/27/looking-ahead-to-valentines-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/27/looking-ahead-to-valentines-day.htm Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:45:35 +0000 2012-12-27T10:45:35Z http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/20/stitch-of-the-week-diagonal-laid-filling.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/embroidery/1/0/w/D/-/-/CF_Filling1_170.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="170" height="170"><p>The <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Embroidery-Stitches/ss/Basic-Laid-Filling-Stitch_2.htm" >diagonal laid filling stitch</a> is a composite stitch, used to fill areas in counted thread, <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Glossary/g/Crewel-Embroidery-Glossary.htm" >crewel</a> and other hand embroidery projects.</p><p>To work the stitch, a ground of diagonal, intersection ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/20/stitch-of-the-week-diagonal-laid-filling.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/20/stitch-of-the-week-diagonal-laid-filling.htm Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:29:20 +0000 2012-12-20T03:29:20Z http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/18/new-items-for-the-embroiderers-bookshelf.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/embroidery/1/0/k/D/-/-/EmbBasics170x220.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="170" height="220"><p>Two new book reviews have been posted to the <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Book_Tool_Reviews/tp/The-Embroiderers-Bookshelf.htm">Embroiderers' Bookself</a> section.</p> <p>Brand new and hot off the press is <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Book_Tool_Reviews/fr/Embroidery_basics_needleknowledge.htm" >Embroidery Basics: A NeedleKnowledge Book</a> includes a wide variety of ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/18/new-items-for-the-embroiderers-bookshelf.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/18/new-items-for-the-embroiderers-bookshelf.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:24:10 +0000 2012-12-18T13:24:10Z http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/17/using-braid-for-embroidery-jewelry.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/embroidery/1/0/f/D/-/-/OlderRose170.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="170" height="170"><p><i>Soutache braid</i>, a flat, braided cable-type galloon thread used for making passementerie, is making a comeback among embroidery enthusiasts, and can be used to make beautiful embroidered jewelry and accessories. The brooch shown above has been featured on the <a href= "http://olderrose.blogspot.com/2012/12/soutache-painted-button-surprise.html" >Older Rose</a> site run by fiber artist <a href= "http://www.blogger.com/profile/15443636394415186783" >Gerry Krueger</a>, and uses soutache embroidery, pearls and crystals to delicately frame a beautiful hand-painted, vintage button. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/17/using-braid-for-embroidery-jewelry.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/17/using-braid-for-embroidery-jewelry.htm Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:42:00 +0000 2012-12-17T12:42:00Z http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/12/stitch-of-the-week-lazy-daisy.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/embroidery/1/0/d/D/-/-/CF_DaisySample170.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="170" height="170"><p>The <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Embroidery-Stitches/ss/Working-The-Lazy-Daisy-Stitch.htm" >lazy daisy stitch</a> is a member of the chain stitch family, and is made by working a group of <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/Embroidery-Stitches/ss/Working-The-Single-Chain-Stitch.htm" >detached chain stitch</a> <i>(aka: single chain stitch)</i> around a center ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/12/stitch-of-the-week-lazy-daisy.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/12/stitch-of-the-week-lazy-daisy.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:48:41 +0000 2012-12-12T03:48:41Z http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/10/sneek-peek-whats-in-my-hoop.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/embroidery/1/0/b/D/-/-/CF_BeMineValPeek170.jpg" hspace="5" align="right" width="170" height="170"><p>It may be the holiday season, but I'm thinking ahead, creating new hand embroidery projects for everyone to stitch in the new year.</p><p>Currently in my hoop is this <i><b>Be Mine, Valentine</b></i> project. It's a counted thread sampler utilizing almost a <i>dozen</i> stitches featured this past year in the <a href= "http://embroidery.about.com/od/hand-embroidery-stitches/tp/Stitch-Of-The-Week-List.htm" >Stitch of the Week</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/10/sneek-peek-whats-in-my-hoop.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://embroidery.about.com/b/2012/12/10/sneek-peek-whats-in-my-hoop.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:08:50 +0000 2012-12-10T12:08:50Z