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Mountmellick stitch along design

Well, I have come up with a design for our Mountmellick embroidery stitch along. It is lilies – I’m in a lilies frame of mind at the moment! I just think lilies can be quite exquisite, and they provide a nice amount of scope for embroidering both petals and leaves. I know its rather obscured […]

June 2nd, 2010 | Category: designing, mountmellick embroidery, Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature, mountmellick supplies, stitch along, The Left-Handed Embroiderer's Companion, whitework | 15 comments

stitch along – an overwhelming response!

Well, it seems like my Mountmellick stitch along idea is a good one, because I’ve had a very good response! Ok, now I just need to figure out how to fit it into my life…

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be spending most of my time getting ready for the Sydney Quilt and Craft […]

May 31st, 2010 | Category: designing, embroidery stitches, mountmellick embroidery, mountmellick supplies, stitch along | 7 comments

A Mountmellick stitch-along?

I’ve been wondering about doing a Mountmellick embroidery stitch along. If we were to do a project exploring the thread, fabric, and stitches of Mountmellick embroidery, would anyone be interested in joining in?

I’d probably do a simple design that could be put on a doily or cushion. I’d give everyone the time to purchase […]

May 30th, 2010 | Category: mountmellick embroidery, mountmellick supplies, stitch along | 33 comments

Waterlily SAL progress – Diane’s day 2

The Waterlily Hardanger Stitch Along has started in my hardanger Yahoo group. Diane has posted some progress of her work so far. She is working in golden yellow thread on blue fabric – what a sunny combination! You’re making great progress, Diane.

If you’d like to join in, you’d be very welcome to join us […]

August 6th, 2009 | Category: customer embroidery, Elegant Hardanger Embroidery, hardanger, stitch along | Leave a comment
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