Embroidery white on white

The white work embroidery is self-explanatory. The name alone hints at what this stitching is all about. It is the fine delicate embroidery done on white cloth with white thread, as seen on table l…

When the opportunity arises, it’s a pleasure to get the “low down” from the authors and publishers in the needlework field so that we stitchers can have a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like on the business end of needlework. I’ve been in touch with Yvette Stanton recently, and I asked her to give us ...

I think the whipped running stitch is a secret too well kept from beginning embroiderers. Even the newest newbie can produce lovely results with this stitch. The running stitch is the easiest to learn and so we start beginners with this stitch, but because the stitches are often uneven and rough, we sometimes consider their early effort to be “just practice.” Adding the whip stitch covers the irregular stitches to some degree and helps even a young embroiderer complete a beautiful project…

Whitework embroidery is a broad category that includes any white embroidery worked on white fabric, but commonly associate the term with specific stitches.

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On the 21st of every month, we donate 10% of UK sales and 100% of the proceeds from a dedicated Solidarity Piece to the philanthropic program DEMAIN* which supports equal opportunities. In the UK, DEMAIN supports the Young Women's Trust which strives for economic justice for young women through coaching. *DEMAIN is a donor advised fund administered by CAF (Charities Aid Foundation - a UK Public Charity, registered number 268369). Long-sleeved shirt Classic collar Button front Straight cut…

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In my last post I told you about my visit to the Mountmellick Embroidery Museum in Ireland and I purchased a small embroidery kit at the museum to try stitching. The kit included the satin jean fabric, needle, thread, pattern with stitch suggestions and stitch instructions - along with some history about Mountmellick embroidery. Tracing the pattern. I used a washable blue pencil to roughly trace the pattern onto the fabric. Stitching! The satin jean fabric is thicker than what I am used to…

A pure cotton white scallop handkerchief hand embroidered with words of your choice, either in our handwriting font or your own handwriting. A sentimental and beautiful keepsake. If you want to use your own handwriting please send us a picture of your message in the layout you would like once an order has been placed. The embroidery will be in dark blue thread, let us know if would like to choose an alternative colour. If you need a quicker delivery time or any adjustments please get in…