Tag Archives: Embroidery

New mitts

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Cynthia Griffith

I really shouldn’t be working on another accessory, but why not? I’ve been wanting to try to fix my mitt pattern and make another pair. It’s getting closer, but still not quite what I’m wanting yet. I guess I’ll have … Continue reading →

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A Sewing Forum

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I just wanted to do a quick entry here to let you know about a fun and friendly forum I recently discovered. It’s called Threadbias (and I think their logo is absolutely adorable). I wasn’t going to join or sign … Continue reading →

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Fabric and embroidery sample purchases

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m still catching up on posting what I’ve been up to lately. I’m going a little out of order, but trying to keep my thoughts organized with the subjects. I mentioned that I’m making a chemise a la reine (CalR), … Continue reading →

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Obsessing over details

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m already slow when it comes to finishing a complete costume. I research the garment itself, I read up on how to do even basic steps (I’m still learning how to sew), I make sure I understand what I need … Continue reading →

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Knotting Shuttle Videos Online!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I finally finished and uploaded all of the knotting shuttle videos. I’m so sorry it took me so long to get them online.  I know there were many of you who were interested in seeing more detail about knotting.  I … Continue reading →

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A New Hat and Image Gallery Updates

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

Just a quick update to let you know that I’ve added a new page to the costume gallery — my first attempt at trimming a hat. Also, in order to get some photos to post, we decided to take a … Continue reading →

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Looking for a proverb for embroidery project

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

Apparently I’m not only addicted to little embroidery projects, but I’m definitely addicted to accessories.  I’ve barely started working on one project (a hussif or housewife), and I’m already planning another project (I admit — I’m planning a few). Here … Continue reading →

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Knotting shuttle interest?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

Wow! Imagine my surprise when I woke up Wednesday morning and my website stats had exploded! The weirdest part? Most of the hits were new, from the UK mostly (with a few other European countries) — and they arrived at … Continue reading →

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A work bag embroidered with knotted thread

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I decided I just had to make something that I could embroider using the knotted thread I was making with the knotting shuttles I recently purchased.  It seemed fitting to make a work bag to store the thread and shuttles … Continue reading →

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Embroidered birthday gift for my husband

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Cynthia Griffith

I’m still very new to embroidery, but I sometimes like to make things for people as gifts. This past Thursday was my husband’s birthday, and since I didn’t have any pressing deadlines I thought I would try to make him … Continue reading →

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