Author Archives: Hannah

Chinese Temple Embroidery 1: Tainan

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Hannah

This post is contributed by my mother Laura, who spent the summer in Taiwan. Tainan, Taiwan is famous for its many, many temples. With that many temples filled with statues of deities in need of costumes, walls in need of … Continue reading →

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May Mouse: Fuzzy

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Hannah

Here is the May Mouse, from Woodland Threads. I’ve finished its head and am working on its back. Sure looks fuzzy! I think this little guy will be finished soon. Remember y’all, short stitches look fuzzier!  

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Water’s Edge: Working on the flower

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Hannah

I decided to restart work on the Water’s Edge kit, and finished several petals. The complicated part is figuring out which parts belong to which petal – it isn’t labeled well. I like all the different shades of orange and … Continue reading →

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Taipei 101

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Hannah

My brother visited Taiwan recently, and took these photos of a gorgeous embroidery hanging on the wall in Taipei 101, which was the world’s tallest skyscraper from 2004 to 2010. He estimates the embroidery was approximately 8 feet by 8 … Continue reading →

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Dr. Hannah

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Hannah

Y’all, I finished my PhD! So, I am working on some new posts and embroidery, and am very excited to be back!

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Be back in a few weeks

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Hannah

Sorry, folks, but school is keeping me very busy. I should be done soon, but unfortunately it looks like I won’t be posting regularly in May. As the Terminator says, I’ll be back.

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Virginia Visit

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Hannah

Y’all, I had a lovely time visiting the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibition. I won an Honorable Mention! Hurray! (I looked over the winners – really lovely stitching. Mine is also lovely but you can tell in a few spots that I … Continue reading →

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May Mouse: Maypole

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Hannah

Here is the maypole so far. It’s padded for a raised effect (I haven’t quite reached the top yet). I’ve gotta run – I’m visiting the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibition this weekend and I have packing to do! See you later!

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May Mouse: Head

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Hannah

I’m working the mouse head from the back towards the nose, so that the stitches lie on top of each other like fur does. I use short little stitches because mice have short little hair. I used longer stitches for … Continue reading →

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Rooster: More Feathers

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Hannah

I’ve been working away on the feathers. Maybe the upper layer of feathers could have a vertical pattern, as if they are drooping. I’m afraid the PhD dissertation takes priority, so I’ve got limited time for embroidery and posting.

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