Traditional Embroidery of Guimarães, Portugal
"I love this-- and I have the same questions Ann asked! Any kind of 3D embroidery is so interesting!"
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Margo Brooks
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Eroidery In the news
Started this discussion. Last reply by Noelle Ferry Mar 6. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I'm not sure where to put this. While many of you have probably seen this, if you haven't, the Oscar dress embroidered by the Royal School of Embroidery is fantastic. 22 people spent over 600 hours…Continue
Needlework Fiction
Started this discussion. Last reply by Margo Brooks May 9. 38 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking for the best novels that people have read about needlework fiction to keep a list on my blog. I've got a short list in my mind and will, in the near future be uploading reviews about two:…Continue
Tags: fiction, Needlework
How to add a photo to a blog page.
Started Dec 23, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Maybe it is my tablet that is preventing me from adding a photo to my blog page, but even so, I can't figure it out. I did it once before, so it must be relatively easy. I've read all of the "how to…Continue
Blogs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Margo Brooks Dec 22, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm pretty sure there are blogs on this site, but I can't find them! Can someone direct me to them. Also, what are people's favorite embroidery blog sites in general? Of course there is Mary's and…Continue
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Margo Brooks commented on Liz Eph's photo
Needlelace house and tree
"I had to go right to your blog to look at this more closely. It is really wonderful!"
Margo Brooks commented on Sofia Farakh's photo
Pouch with forget-me-not
"What a lovely design! I love how the forget-me-nots wrap around the pouch at an angle. I would never have thought of something like that!"
Margo Brooks commented on Noelle Ferry's photo
Trish Burr mini vintage robin with pansy
"Wow! Wasn't it just last week that you said you weren't making as much progress as you wished? The finished design is fantastic!"
Margo Brooks commented on Jan Lewis's photo
Timmy embroidered and turned by me
"That is so perfect! He looks like he could jump off the fabric into you lap!"
Margo Brooks commented on Andy Zermanski's photo
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"This is going to be fun to follow. It is gorgeous. I don't know if I could commit to something so huge though. Are you stitching it all by yourself?"
Elaine Wilding left a comment for Margo Brooks" Hi Margo, Glad you saw that post. Color confidence is a great one. You do need to buy it for your library, for sure. I am still reading. I love the color combinations using the threads, it is a real eye opener. I now have all my threads in…"
Margo Brooks commented on Ann Bernard's photo
SUGAR MAPLE LEAVES
"How lovely and what great ideas. I loved the black walnut and the oak leaves. Such simple shapes, but neat!!"
Margo Brooks commented on Michelle Lilholm Rasmussen's photo
Four sheepies cross stitch kit
"It is adorable! I know exactly what you mean by "so much white." But sometimes, the most adorable things are the most monotonous to stitch. It is definitely worth the effort!"
Margo Brooks commented on Elaine Wilding's blog post Color Confidence by Trisha Burr"Elaine: I just got it out of the library myself. It is REALLY good. I'll have to buy it too."
Margo Brooks commented on Faye C's blog post To Boston with Love Prayer Flag Exhibiton"I am going to take some photos if they let me. I told my husband about the exhibit and he is looking forward to it!"
Margo Brooks commented on Elena's photo
Trish Burr class : vintage robin WIP
"I am not working on this piece and I love watching all these little birds come to life! They are all the same and all unique. This one is a sweetie."
Profile Information
- What textiles are you interested in?
- I am interested in embroidery. Especially Brazilian embroidery and stump work, but want to learn more about everything, including the history of embroidery.
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- I wrote about the story of my very first embroidery project on my blog at: http://threadalongwithme.blogspot.com/2012/12/beginnings.html?m=1
I learned basic sewing and embroidery skills from my mother and I learned a lot more on my own.
It wasn't until I moved to Denver in 2009 that I had my first formal embroidery instruction. I saw a class in Brazilian embroidery starting up the week after I moved here, and haven't looked back since then. Christine Hause has been a fantastic instructor and the Brazilian embroidery guild helps me expand my skills.
- Is there anything else you'd like other members of Stitchin' Fingers to know about you? Please feel free to tell us a little bit about yourself by way of introduction.
- Stichinfingers has inspired me to start my own blog. It is about my stitching journey. It includes updates on my projects, but also stories about the stitches that make up my memories.
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Comment Wall (27 comments)
- At 7:39 on May 20, 2013, Elaine Wilding said…
Hi Margo, Glad you saw that post. Color confidence is a great one. You do need to buy it for your library, for sure. I am still reading. I love the color combinations using the threads, it is a real eye opener. I now have all my threads in order to do the lilac breasted bird in it. I hope to start Wednesday. Happy stitching. Elaine
- At 22:03 on May 17, 2013,
Faye C said… Margo the flags will be flying in the Museum Fine Arts Boston from May 25th >till sometime July now I think,they have just extended to the dates.
- At 7:59 on May 17, 2013, Elaine Wilding said…
Hi Margo, Thank you Thank you for the work you did stitching those different threads. I will be going back to this post again and again. And the post about ripped jeans was great. In the 60's and 70's the rips in our jeans were from wear and tear. I would embroider things on my jeans to cover the holes. And I loved those jeans even more when I was done with them. And now when my daughter wants to buy ripped jeans I take her to the thrift store and we can buy 5 pairs of designer jeans with rips for the price of one pair new ripped jeans giggle. Well once again thank you for your post on your blog, I so enjoy it. Well Happy Stitching and Hugs Elaine
- At 1:56 on May 17, 2013, Faye C said…
Margo ,prayer flags are an eastern idea .You print/make a flag or pennant with a prayer on it and as it blows in the wind the prayer is sent to God.They have pray wheels also which are a cylinder style rattle as you spin the rattle to make the noise you again release the prayer out into the world.Modern prayer flags don't always have a full prayer on them ,often just key words like my last lot.Boston is having an exhibition of prayer flags about now ,in response to the Boston Bombing.Heres the prayer flag project site.
- At 14:33 on May 13, 2013,
Nancy said… Hi Margo. Thank you for your comments. I had a class in crewel embroidery with Pat Allan and learned the Wallenberg stitch from from her. It is a variation of chain stitch and a bit tricky to do.
- At 5:57 on April 26, 2013, Elaine Wilding said…
Thank you Margo I will be looking for your post . Your blog is so interesting. Hugs And Happy Stitching.
- At 9:57 on April 18, 2013,
Karen Gass said… Thank you :) That's what I'm hoping!!!
- At 9:15 on April 17, 2013,
Bernadette said… Your work is so beautiful and how you work with colors is beautiful. I love the texture in your pieces. Thank you for the encouraging words that you have given to me.
- At 10:10 on April 15, 2013,
Ann Bernard said… Margo, i did not think to comment on your cats sitting on your newly washed piece of cross stitch and leaving hairs on it. As you have already washed it and presumably pressed it, I presume you would be agreeable to pressing it again. The solution to cat hair is to put your piece of work in the dryer together with a damp towel, or piece of towel, and run the dryer for awhile. This removes all cat hair from embroidery and from clothes and cushions etc. The only thing is you need to watch it. When you open the dryer, the piece could be a little damp. Maybe you want to repress it while damp or leave it to dry. PS, we have cats too! One of whom is a big shedder. Best wishes Ann B.
- At 19:42 on April 8, 2013, Elaine Wilding said…
Hi Margo, I will be waitiing on your new post. I am very interested in the threads and there preparations. Thanks again Elaine Have a great week.
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Brazilian embroidery-- threads, tips and tricks
Posted on May 11, 2013 at 7:44 0 Comments 0 Likes
My final article on using Brazilian embroidery threads.
http://threadalongwithme.blogspot.com/2013/05/brazilian-embroidery-threads-tips-and.html
http://threadalongwithme.blogspot.com/2013/05/brazilian-embroidery-threads-tips-and.html
Brazilian embroidery--threads, part 2
Posted on May 4, 2013 at 19:14 0 Comments 0 Likes
This post builds on a previous post to show how Brazilian embroidery thread works up.
http://threadalongwithme.blogspot.com/2013/05/brazilian-embroidery-threads-part-2.html
http://threadalongwithme.blogspot.com/2013/05/brazilian-embroidery-threads-part-2.html
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