Norse embroidery stitches

Part 1 of this article, covering Cords & Braids, can be found HERE .

I have insomnia. It’s been getting worse for years, and it’s more normal than a full night’s sleep. Partly why I research so much is that it passes the long nights. Once every f…

I’m trying to expand my designs for necklines and wanting to base my patterns on period artwork. The ones I like the most combine curves and plant elements. I found this one based on a 10th…

Viking women would decorate the seams of their garments both to tack down the seam allowances and to create visual interest along the major lines of their garments. Some of the stitches used were delightfully intricate. I had trouble with one, until I sat down with the instructor of a class on them and made

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