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Work-in-progress of the wyvern from the #EGA course "Uncommon Stitches", which includes stitches like the corded lark's head on the flower stems and the plaited braid with a twist on the silver oval. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie #wip

Finally thought of something to do with variegated perle cotton. Trellis stitch, whipped chain stitch, French knots, and some fun beads. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

Reverse appliqué experiment with trellis stitch and buttons. It looks a bit like an owl's face to me. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

First attempt at trellis stitch wasn't entirely successful (got too aggressive about reducing the stitches in the middle third), but it worked out in the end. The button is 1 inch in diameter. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

The drawing comes from a book by Dina's Art, with my stitch choices and colors. Stitches include chain stitch, whipped chain stitch, needlewoven picots, outline stitch, satin stitch, French knots, split stitch, and blanket stitch. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie #upcycling

Quick project today. This sachet is filled with lavender from my yard. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

Once again, this started with a button, plus gold cord and a lace fragment from my stash. Embroidery stitches include lazy daisy, herringbone, and French knots. The final piece is 3.5"x5". #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

Having cut the legs off of these old jeans for another project, I figured out what to do with the top part - a basket #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie #upcycling

Found this button, and an embroidery ensued. 3.5"x5", stitches include chain stitch, French knots, bullion knots, back stitch, blanket stitch, couched trellis stitch, Cretan stitch, and herringbone stitch. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

Recently found myself with with two shoeboxes of buttons. This didn't make much of a dent. Stitches include chain stitch, buttonhole stitch, French knots, couched trellis stitch, Cretan stitch, and feather stitch. #embroidery #broderie #handembroidery

Dense embroidery and fabric flowers. The final project is 5"x7", stitches include bullion roses, lazy daisy, French knots, herringbone, threaded backstitch, chain stitch, blanket stitch, feather stitch, and couched trellis stitch. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

Time to reuse some buttons and lace, and of course denim #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie #upcycling

Congratulations to Miss Bennet's Dragon by @mverant.com You are through to the #BBNYA2025 final!!!

Got six yards of the sparkly fabric used in the upper right and lower left. Final project is 4"x6", so this didn't make much of a dent :). #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

4x6, stitches include bullion roses, French knots, couched trellis stitch, buttonhole stitch, detached chain stitch, Cretan stitch, whipped chain stitch, herringbone stitch, threaded back stitch, and fly stitch. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

More fun with buttons, and with bullion knots, chain stitch, spider webs, and French knots #embroidery #broderie #handembroidery #roses

The Regency-style patch attached to my daughter's tote bag, made from old jeans. We call it the Bag of Theseus because so many pieces have been replaced over time. #embroidery #denim #upcycling

So excited for @mverant.com !

Regency-style embroidery on denim. From "Jane Austen Embroidery" by @jenniebatchelor.bsky.social #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

Sachets for Sunday #handembroidery #embroidery #broderie

Detail from a larger project. Stitches include blanket stitch, chain stitch, outline stitch, back stitch, and French knots. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie

Wasn't happy with my skills at needlewoven picots, so forced myself to do a project with lots of them. #embroidery #broderie #handembroidery

Went to my first Embroiderers' Guild of America meeting today. Came home with this. Guild membership inspiring me to use up oversupply of embroidery floss unlikely to outstrip acquisition of embroidery floss thanks to guild membership. #handembroidery

Fun with blanket stitch. The butterfly is store-bought, background fabric is hand-dyed. #handembroidery #embroidery #broderie

#handembroidery people, do you have a favorite water-soluble marker or pencil that reliably draws thin lines without bleeding? (I'm considering a big project, so marks that disappear after a few days will just lead to frustration)

Using up odds and ends. Some of this floss was bought at Woolworth's, which went out of business in the USA in the 1990s. #embroidery #handembroidery #broderie #orts

Took a break from embroidery to make this case for my daughter's knitting needles. #stashbuster #sewing

A patch I made for my Deadhead uncle for his birthday. Wrapped chain stitch and long-and-short satin stitch. #embroidery #handembroidery #fiberarts #broderie

Finished my first stumpwork embroidery project. Design by Susan O'Connor. It's about 4.5 inches on a side. New (to me) stitches include needlewoven picots, bullion knots, and a bullion knot/chainstitch combination. #embroidery #handembroidery #fiberarts #broderie #stumpwork

I'm definitely getting the hang of bullion knots. #embroidery #handembroidery #fiberarts #broderie

Fun with blanket stitch. #embroidery #broderie #handembroidery #fiberarts

WIP: My first attempt at stumpwork, from a pattern in _Embroidered Bags and Purses_, edited by Heather Moody. Not true that bullion knots bring novices to tears, but I've probably undone half as many as I've done. #embroidery #handembroidery #wip

Detail from a crazy-quilt wall hanging. French knots, lazy daisy stitch, chevron stitch, Cretan stitch, stem stitch. #embroidery

Hello world, please enjoy this Regency-style #embroidery.