For anyone just beginning embroidery or anyone looking for some neat patterns, check out this site. http://www.sublimestitching.com/
I picked up the book in a local craft store and it's been a great one. It's got information more for the beginning embroiderer but it's got over 100 reusable, I've gotten about 4 uses out of the ones I've used so far, iron-on patterns. Also check out the site for other patterns and info.
Oh my Stars! that is a beautiful site. I haven't done to much hand embrodiery lately; but intend to do so very soon. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. pinkroses. I plan to go to this site often.
Liz, I have just started doing hand stitching. I have an embroidery machine and it is much faster and better but..... there is just something about sitting down in a cozy chair for an hour and making something with your hands. This site looks great. Thanks for sharing. Lindy
LIZ, Thanks for the info about the stitching book. I just ordered it on amazon used for 9.95. Said it was in new condition never opened. So looks like I will have some new patterns to embroider. NANCY JO
I have been doing hand embroidery a lot lately too. A lot of tea towels for the most part. I can do one in two evenings of sitting and watching tv. I got a ton of fun patterns from Aunt Martha's last week and they are also iron-on. To add a little color, I use crayons to tint them before I sew. That is so much fun and they look great. Sorta like coloring back in the old days.
I also have a fabulous embroidery machine that I love, but I do like something soothing to work with while I watch tv.
Oh Girls, Found another site that offers free designs to download and then trace onto your tea towels. etc. It is www.needlecrafter.com. She has a TON of neat designs on there. Lindy
Sublime Stitching
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 2:04:51 PM
