The only book I had was the Coats and Clark's 100 Embroidery Stitches. I have had that book since I was about 10yo and referred to it hundreds of times. Unfortunately it has been lost for some months now. I needed it last week too. So, I did a sea...
Had a quick read around - I also love the A-Z' books by Country Bumpkin and also another really good one is Embroidered Garden Flowers by Diane Lampe - excellent photos of finished stitching - you can really see how different stitches work for dif...
I also have Mary Thomas's book and a couple of others but I really love the A-Z's published by Country Bumpkin. In fact I have just ordered 4 more while they were cheap on the weekend.
Aww, Jane, I'd love to be your friend. Since I am not at a computer right now, I'm on the blackberry, I can't tell if there is a button I need to press to accept the invitation. I will check back later. The blackberry internet service does not always show a complete web page so its hard to tell if I am doing things correctly. Talk to you later
I wouldn't give up just yet. I don't even know where to begin if I was doing a cq book. I'm just totally lost. I'm getting discouraged about it though. I've joined some other groups, but have not participated in them becuase I wanted to try one a time.
Hi Jane of the North Country! I hope your job is starting to calm down so you can get some summer fun in up there in the land of short summers. I love your work and look forward to your next TIF....
Hi Jane
I am so sorry I thought I had replied to you. My brain is mush so much of the time. Too many kids.
Thank you for your comments on my work! It is nice to know others enjoy what you do.
I need to go to do a blog roll to see what everyone has been up to.
Thank you for the welcome!!
Lauri