All About That Thread, Part II

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If you’re new (or even not so new-ish) to the world of hand embroidery and needlework, the variety of threads for stitching can seem overwhelming…so many decisions, so many colors and fibers and weights and textures, O MY. I thought … Continued

All About That Thread, Part I

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If you’re new (or even not so new-ish) to the world of hand embroidery and needlework, the variety of threads for stitching can seem overwhelming…so many decisions, so many colors and fibers and weights and textures, O MY. I thought … Continued

Hari-Kuyo—A Memorial to Broken Needles

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My broken needles from this past year—apparently more than I would have thought!   A few years ago I began reading about the Japanese Buddhist/Shinto festival day called Hari-Kuyo, also known as the “needle mass,” or “pin festival.” In some … Continued

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