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Orange Rug Yarn Musings

Orange Rug Yarn Musings

http://blog.orangerugyarn.com

Adventures in embroidery and other fibre arts.

Embroidery

Embroidery

http://ethnic-embroidery.blogspot.com

Discover the essence of a lost hobby-Embroidery.Get to know about techniques,patterns,materials needed.

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Shop of the Week – The Hook and I

Bargello Needlepoint | July 3rd 2009 by Althea DeBrule

On one of my many visits back home to Virginia, I came across this wonderful needlepoint shop in the Virginia Beach area. The Hook and I has all the charm of colonial American architecture and everything a stitcher desires for needlepoint, crewel, kn read more

Sneak Peek

SHELTER | July 2nd 2009 by Julie

Here's a quick peek at a project I've been working on with a lovely client in Boston. We are adding a bedskirt to the crib, a rug, a glider and artwork to the nursery! Of course my quick photos don't look great! {it was raining out, so I had to use read more

Sewing Tips » Embroidery Types do you know them

Sewing & Stitching | June 29th 2009 by stitchstall

For example: Western Europe produced an embroidery technique called crewel which is still popular today. This type of embroidery uses two-ply wool stitching on linen twill to produce intricate artwork for bedcovers, wall hangings, chair coverings .. read more

Too Crewel

Alicia B Designs | June 24th 2009 by Alicia B

This summery crewel pillow is from Etsy Seller, Tuttie Lou for only $45!One of my anonymous commenters (who has yet to man up and get a real name) asked the other day what crewel was. Well, i thought it would be a great opp to show off some amazing read more

Love Life Wall Tapestry

Everything Turquoise | June 18th 2009 by Erin

Personalize your hangout with this Love Life Wall Tapestry detailed with crewel embroidery for extra color and texture. Each can be hung with pushpins. 36”x 50”h. $59. Buy here. read more

Nate Berkus Bria Crewel Decorative Pillow

Everything Turquoise | June 16th 2009 by Erin

Display artful design in your home with the Nate Berkus Bria Crewel Decorative Pillow. Silken, light green Mexican-inspired crewel embroidery adds texture to a geometric floral design, while a khaki linen/cotton background creates a natural look and read more

New Shop!

have you seen my dragon? | June 14th 2009 by ilena

I decided to take the plunge and open up a Vintage Shop. I'm quite proud of the title ~ Corr Nucopia. I've been busy filling it with some super finds and am looking forward to adding new things. I'd love it if you stopped by to visit, let me know wha read more

In from the Garden

Swatchbook | June 12th 2009

While my parents were visiting last week, we spent a few days getting my garden summer-worthy. (Before + after pictures will be posted soon.) Since then I’ve been in a “flowery” mood. I’ve had my eye on this lovely C.R. Laine read more

Book Review: Crewel Yule

Texas Banter Book Reviews | June 12th 2009 by Angela

Author: Monica Ferris Published: October 2004 Publisher: Berkley Hardcover Genre: Needlepoint Mystery ISBN-10: 0425198278 ISBN-13: 978-0425198278 9.5/10 Murder is in the air everywhere–even at a needlework show. Betsy Devonshire, owner of the s read more

Inspirational Stitchery.

The Mad Vortex | June 11th 2009 by Celia Pleete

When Jesus was having his trials in the Garden of Gethsemane, he was also reflecting upon the daisy-chain stitch and whether it would work well in his crewel piece. read more

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    cptnrin has posted a new entry on: Bedding Envy

    Cottage Collection Crewel Duvet

    Drape your bed in the exotic elegance of the Cottage Collection Crewel Duvet. Embroidered with an elaborate design of flowers, buds and vines, this bed covering of imported quality offers your bedtop…

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    meryine has updated her twitter:

    @Outoftheboxalex Yes true, luckily it's never happened! But its crewel how the mind can force unprovoked images randomly on oneself!
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    ebogie has posted a new entry on: Thoughts from an Evil Overlord

    Don't be Crewel!

    Every Thursday I am amazed at how much of the "stuff" of my life is classified as "vintage"! Good thing Suzanne @ Colorado Lady encourages us to share all of our treasures through the Vintage Thingies…

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