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Basic Ornament Finishing - How to Finish an Ornament Created: Friday, January 20, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Learn to finish a small project as a basic ornament using this easy-to-follow tutorial.
Transferring an Embroidery Design using Tracing Paper - Tracing Paper Transfer Method Created: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
The tracing paper transfer method of marking an embroidery design on fabric uses tissue or tracing paper, and is a great way to transfer a design to fabric without actually marking the fabric. This...
Making a Self-Fringe Edging – How to Make a Fringe Created: Friday, July 08, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
A self-fringe makes a pretty finish on evenweave embroidery fabric. It’s easy to make using a basic hem stitch commonly used in drawn thread embroidery.
Using an Embroidery Hoop - How To Use an Embroidery Hoop Created: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
The embroiery hoop is an essential part of any stitcher's work basket. It holds the fabric taunt to ensure well-formed embroidery stitches. Here's how to use an embroidery hoop.
Embroidery Finishing as a Plaque - Plaque Finishing for Embroidery Created: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Finish a smaller embroidery project as a plaque.
Directions for Embroidery Finishing - Embroidery Hoop Finishing Created: Friday, June 24, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Finishing a project in an embroidery hoop is a great way to display a round design. The material can also be easily removed to clean, or replaced with another embroidery design.
Using Transfer Pencils - Directions for Using Iron-On Transfers Created: Monday, June 06, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Learn how to properly prepare a pattern for transferring, and how to successfully transfer and use an iron-on embroidery design.
Goldwork Embroidery - Metal Embroidery Created: Friday, September 16, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Learn more about Goldwork, a noble form of surface embroidery using metal threads of varisous types and weights, and how heavy metal threads are applied to fabric.
Transfer Methods for Embroidery - Transferring an Embroidery Design to Fabric Created: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
There are several different ways of transferring or marking an embroidery design to fabric, and each person has their favorite. The choice of techniques can also often depend on the weight or colo...
20 Common Embroidery Mistakes - List of the Most Common Embroidery Mistakes Created: Sunday, June 05, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Every hobby has its learning curve, and embroidery is no exception. By reviewing these 20 Common Embroidery Mistakes, you'll be a step ahead by knowing what to avoid before starting an embroidery p...
Definition of UFO - What Are UFO's Created: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
What are UFO's, and are they dangerous?
What is an LNS? - Definition of LNS Created: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
What is an LNS?
Orts - What Are Orts? Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
You may have heard about someone saving their orts and have wondered,
Redwork Tips - Beginning Redwork Created: Monday, March 19, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Tips for working Redwork Embroidery for beginners
How Do I Start and End a Thread? - Starting and Ending Embroidery Threads Created: Thursday, July 07, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Projects shouold be knot-free whenever possible. Here's how to avoid knots in your project.
Why is Orvus Paste Used for Emrboidery - Orvus Paste to Clean Embroidery Created: Sunday, June 12, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Why is Orvus Paste used to clean embroidery - isn't it for horses?
Stem Stitch Versus Outline Stitch - The Difference Between Stem Stitch and Outline Stitch Created: Saturday, June 11, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Learn the difference between stem stitch and outline stitch.
Embroidery Supplies and Tools - Canada Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Select this list to locate needlework and embroidery shops throughout Canada.
Embroidery Supplies and Tools - East Coast Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Select this list to locate needlework and embroidery shops in states in the East Coast of the United States (Eastern Seaboard). This list includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Conn...
Embroidery Supplies and Tools - Pacific Coast / West Coast Created: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Select this list to locate needlework and embroidery shops in states in the Pacific or West Coast of the United States. This list includes Washington, Oregon, California, as shown on the map to the...
Embroidery Patterns and Projects - Embroidery Finishing Created: Friday, July 08, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Everyone loves free embroidery patterns! Here you will find free patterns to build your embroidery skills, and information on how to finish your projects.
Embroidery and Needlework Shops - Local Needlework Shops Created: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Visiting your local needlework store, or LNS, is a great way to catch up on what's new in embroidery, get tips on technique, or purchase supplies. This list contains independent needlework and embr...
Embroidery Book Reviews Created: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Having your own reference library is inspiring. There's nothing like sitting in your favorite chair with a cup of tea, flipping through the pages of quality embroidery books as you search for that...
Top Textile and Embroidery Conservation Tips - Tips for Preserving Textiles Created: Monday, March 19, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Preserve your heirlooms and new projects for future generations by following these five simple tips.
Sashiko Patterns - Learn About Sashiko Embroidery Created: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Find Sashiko patterns and learn more about this elegant form of Japanese folk embroidery.
Top Ten Gifts for Embroiderers - Top Ten Embroidery Gifts Created: Friday, December 02, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite embroidery enthusiast? Check out my top ten picks for perfect presents and useful stocking stuffers.
Embroidery Community - Community Created: Friday, July 08, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
The Embroidery Community tab features the latest embroidery news, links to popular blogs, clubs and guilds, museum exhibits and permanent collections featuring historic and contemporary embroidery,...
Embroidery Basics - Embroidery for Beginners Created: Friday, July 08, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Learn how to embroider. Here you will find links to the basics for embroidery, including stitch diagrams, techniques, tips and frequently asked embroidery questions.
Hannukah Patterns for Embroidery - Chanukkah Embroidery Patterns Created: Monday, November 28, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Here you will find patterns for a wide variety of Hanukkah projects in embroidery and other crafts, using a wide variety of techniques. This Chanukkah crafts list is a work in progress and will be ...
Christmas Patterns for Embroidery - Holiday Embroidery Patterns Created: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Here you will find Winter Holiday and Christmas patterns for embroidery, using a wide variety of techniques and stitches including surface embroidery, candlewicking, pulled thread embroidery techni...
Ethnic Embroidery Patterns - Ethnic Designs and Pattern for Embroidery Created: Monday, October 10, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
This list features free embroidery patterns based on traditional ethnic embroidery designs from around the world.
Flowered Patterns - Floral Embroidery Patterns Created: Monday, October 10, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Embroidery designs featuring flowers and floral patterns.

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