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We will continue to produce and publish STRAY LEAVES newsletter to educate needleworkers about textile history, techniques, and tradition, and will use this website to review textile books, and maintain a database of needlework and textile courses.

Free Embroidery: Designs, Patterns, Fabrics And Free Machine Embroidery

Published: December 13, 2007

Embroidery is a craft that dates back to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Northern Europe, and China—yet no one culture can claim the craft as their own. With roots so diversified, ...

Free Embroidery Designs: Patterns, Fonts, Embroidery Machine Designs And Software

Published: December 11, 2007

The world of embroidery has reached its creative peak. Embroidery designs have taken on the mark of commercial popularity, and having a penchant for sewing is the first step in ...

Needlework: Textile Arts, Needles, Quilting, Applique And Tatting

Published: December 10, 2007

Whether it’s a handmade baby quilt given by a grandparent or an afghan to curl up in on the couch, needlework brings comfort to many lives. The benefit of needlework ...

Tapestry: Textile Arts, Weaving, Threads, Embroidery And Bayeux Tapestry

Published: December 6, 2007

Tapestry has been woven into the framework of both historical and decorative art. Whether it is ancient textiles in a museum or the wall hangings in a contemporary home, tapestry ...

Textile Art: Textiles, Threads, Crochet, Embroidery, Knitting And Sewing

Published: December 5, 2007

As long as there has been fabric, there has been art made from it. Textile art is often more practical than other forms, as it can frequently be used as ...

Embroidery: Thread, Sewing, Designs And Fabrics

Published: December 4, 2007

Embroidery is a widespread way of making fabric unique, colorful, and exquisite. It can be simple and elegant or detailed and extravagant. Believed to be an art by some, embroidery ...

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