Tag Archives: threadpainting

Update: Trish Burr Wild Rose

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Hannah

I worked two more leaves trying to incorporate y’alls suggestions and hints from the introductory post on this needlepainted flower (it’s also now listed on my Projects page). As you can see in the close up photo of my new … Continue reading →

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Revised Needle and Hook

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Hannah

Here’s another free book, the full title of which is Revised Needle and Hook: Instructions in Silk Embroidery, Knitting and Crocheting, Illustrated with cuts, half tones and color plates. It’s available online from the Antique Pattern Library, and originally published … Continue reading →

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A treatise on embroidery

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Hannah

I’d like to recommend an amazing book on needlepainting. It is completely free because it was published in 1907 and is therefore public domain: A treatise on embroidery; with twenty color illustrations from original models by Hemingway & Sons Silk … Continue reading →

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