"Waiting for Rain" Why a squirrel?? Because they are cute and quirky... and they have fuzzzy tails! I've always been a fan of forest creatures, especially squirrels. We are kindred spirits - especially when it comes to embroidery! I'm always looking out for a new technique, project, design to try out! This year, I was…
Embroidery is not for those who like instant gratification! Some projects take just a darn long time to finish. This piece is the perfect example - it sat for 4 years in my stash because I didn't know what crewelwork even was (other than I really liked the style). THEN, after I figured it out…
I've long been a fan of the Crewelwork Company. Their Mellerstain Firescreen design was the catalyst which brought me to where I am today. I purchased the firescreen at the RSN Hampton Court store back in 2013 and realized pretty quickly that I was out of my depth with crewelwork embroidery. Over the years, I've…
The Needlesmith 