Blog
In this blog, I share my embroidery journey—projects I’m working on, techniques I’m exploring, and the progress I’m making along the way.
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Why I Started the RSN Certificate: My Embroidery Journey Beyond Cross-Stitch
When I started embroidering as a child, I began with simple cross-stitch kits. I loved the feeling of making something beautiful by hand, and the quiet…
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Traveling with Embroidery Frames: My Hampton Court Appliqué Class Experience
Traveling with embroidery frames isn’t always easy — especially when flying. At Hampton Court last year, I watched a fellow student arrive with a car full…
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Grandiflora Embroidery: A Stunning 3D Project from Inspirations Magazine
I finally completed my Grandiflora embroidery project! This beautiful, three-dimensional design first appeared in Inspirations magazine (issue #99), often described as the world’s most exquisite embroidery…
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Malachite Embroidery Pattern: Tips, Techniques, and Personal Experience
This time, we’re taking a closer peek at the Malachite embroidery pattern by Trish Burr — one of her Intermediate-level bird designs that caught my eye…
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Malachite Bird Embroidery Progress: Needlepainting in Silk
The Malachite Bird embroidery project is inching ever closer to completion — slow and steady, but definitely moving forward. With needlepainting, progress is measured in tiny…
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Appliqué Project Update: Mushrooms, Grass, and a Lucky Find
In my previous update on the Cheshire Cat embroidery project, I had just finished the RSN online class, with a healthy pile of homework waiting for…