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Huck Weaving Instructions and Design Patterns

by Debra // 06/06/2014 // 15 Comments

Huck Weaving Excerpted from Aunt Ellen’s How-To Book on Needlework: Huck Weaving is a very simple type of needlework, but it produces strikingly beautiful effects. It is worked principally on huck toweling, although it may also be done on waffle... Continue reading →

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National Emblem Vintage Pot Holder Crochet Patterns and Charts

by Debra // 05/23/2014 // 3 Comments

Memorial Day Memorial Day makes this a long weekend for some. It’s an American holiday that marks the start of summer and a time to remember those who’ve died while serving in the Armed Forces. I was thrilled when I... Continue reading →

Mexican Drawn Thread Work Instructions and Patterns

by Debra // 05/11/2012 // 2 Comments

Mexican Drawn Work Recently Cinco de Mayo was celebrated and it reminded me of the beautiful Mexican Drawn Work embroidery I’ve seen. I didn’t find a lot of information on Mexican drawn thread work, but I have a book about... Continue reading →

Embroidery Hints and Tips

by Debra // 02/17/2012 // 4 Comments

Embroidery Hints and Tips ~ The ancient craft of embroidery is being celebrated this month. Ancient, because examples of surviving Chinese chain stitch embroidery worked in silk thread have been dated to the Warring States period (5th-3rd century BC ).... Continue reading →

Tatting Instructions for Beginners with Edging and Rosette Patterns

by Debra // 01/06/2012 // 3 Comments

What is Tatting? Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace constructed by a series of knots and loops. Use it to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, and other decorative pieces. Completely different from crochet,... Continue reading →