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    Old 05-18-2009, 10:01 AM
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    I have access to mum's embroidery machine but prefer hand work. Our local fabric shop even sells a great stitch guide for those learning to embroider and lots of colors of floss. They would not bother if there were not lots of us left
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    Old 05-18-2009, 02:39 PM
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    Yes, I embelish alot of my quilts with some embroidery...I am a bit old fashioned and like to do embroidery on my pillow cases along with lace....I have many quilts that I embroidered...I find it very relaxing...
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    Old 05-24-2009, 08:58 AM
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    I don't do crewel work anymore but do counted xstitch (which is very addictive). I've also just started doing swedish embroidery again
    (sometimes called huck weaving). I use to do it about 45 years ago and then stopped.

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    Old 05-24-2009, 10:58 AM
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    Just got back from vacation and am trying to catch up. Embroidery is one of my favorite pasttimes, although it takes several times as long as it used to because of my shaking hands. I even took some work with me on vacation. I'm currently working on some "Redwork in Blue" blocks. Our daughter has already spoken for the quilt, although I'm less than half done with the embroidered blocks.
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    Old 05-24-2009, 10:58 AM
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    Just got back from vacation and am trying to catch up. Embroidery is one of my favorite pasttimes, although it takes several times as long as it used to because of my shaking hands. I even took some work with me on vacation. I'm currently working on some "Redwork in Blue" blocks. Our daughter has already spoken for the quilt, although I'm less than half done with the embroidered blocks.
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    Old 05-24-2009, 11:00 AM
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    I love to do redwork. I have a couple sites that have really cute designs
    www.BirdBrainDesigns.net by Robin Kingsley
    and the other is
    http://www.twoblondemice.com/Designs%20A-B.html
    check them out. they have cute stuff Quilter1234
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    Old 05-24-2009, 11:44 AM
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    You did some beautiful work there Lady........:o)
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    Old 05-24-2009, 11:46 AM
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    OMG YES! In fact, I think it is enjoying a comeback. I notice(and buy from) many vendors showing up at quilt shows. I subscribe to several sites that promote embroidery. I almost always have a project going....right now it's tea towels for Christmas gifts. It's a great take-along work and is also good to do while listening to my books on my MP3 player.......
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    Old 05-05-2016, 06:52 AM
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    There is a lady at church who teaches embroidery. She is a natural, and her work is so special.

    I was wondering if smocking counts in this category.
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    Old 05-05-2016, 07:01 AM
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    Embroidery is great "to go' project. Love hand embroidery.
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