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Stitch Book

In books, embroidery, sewing on 23 July 2010 with 5 comments

One of my favorite embroidery books was published in 1941. It is called “The Work Basket Embroidery Book” by Ruth Wyeth Spears, and it includes detailed illustrations and instructions for every stitch you can think of. When I originally purchased this book, it was missing its cover, and the pages had been thread with a [...]

Embroidered Patchwork Lamb

In embroidery, friends, sewing on 17 January 2010 with 8 comments

I love making cute things for babies… and this one for our friends’ soon-to-come was extra fun – I just can’t wait to meet him or her! Embroidered Patchwork Lamb Pillow I found the pattern in an old book I picked up at a thrift store awhile back (follow that link to see a picture [...]

Thump, thump

In embroidery, etsy on 13 January 2010 with 1 comment

I recently finished two little heart pins in time for Valentine’s Day. I love anatomical hearts the best and wanted to make some but I didn’t want to make anything too realistic or gory. embroidered anatomical heart pin Isn’t this just too cute to be gross? It isn’t too cute, too. I just love it. [...]

Linen Reverse Applique Eyeglass Case

In embroidery, family, sewing on 29 December 2009 with 2 comments

A few months ago, my wacky 75 year old mother-in-law thrust a scrap of silky fabric into my face and declared that I was to make her something with it, for her birthday in December. Who am I to say no to a fun scrappy challenge? She had almost reluctantly given me the precious 4″ [...]