This is my latest design. A table centre in hardanger embellished with beads.

That is so pretty.
I used to do a lot of embroidery when I was young. You know. For the "Glory Box" Until I found the paint brush and fabric paints !
However there is something special about embroidery and the many different applications. Every now and then I think I will pull out the cottons, start something and never get it finished.
Cheers
KatyBuck

I think that is just beautiful granny, you are a clever stitcher Hi Katy must catch up with you soon

Hi, Does any one on here do machine embroidery. I am just learning and having problems with toweling.

i remember reading once many moons ago, that to machine sew difficult materials, use sheet of soft paper(like we used to have glass or delicate things wrapped in). when the stiching is done the paper just comes away.

hi granny i do lots embroidery for pillow cases lots of others as well just needto put them together youer work awsome have been looking for someone that enjoy this hobbie too. cheers lets be friends

Hi grannystitcher. showing us more of your marvelous talent. That is so lovely. What a great feeling of satisfaction you must have after finishing something like that.

Grannystitcher, you are very clever with your embroidery. This piece is lovely.
It is a shame more of the younger generations didn't explore handcrafts more as it is so relaxing. The end results are very satisfying too.
Keep it going.
Cheers
KatyB

hello, everyone, I like Embroidery very much, and last time I find a Embroidery in a website, it is very gorgeous! Could you please check it: http://www.hiwtc.com/products/one-sided-embroidery-2578-32232.htm
Do you know how to make it? Could you teach me? It could save a lot money~~

Hello folks, wow Grannystitcher, what beautiful work you do.
I am a patchworker/quilter, knitter and cross stitcher.Haven't tried beading.
Katy, are the paints still available in the shops. i remember "Tri-chem" brand, still have some.
My late mother taught me all of the above crafts and she did hardanger and smocking as well.

Hi Lovable nana.
No, the Katy Buck Fabric paints are not now available. The nearest product would be the Fas brand, available from The Warehouse Stationers as well as other retail outlets.
Not quite the same but with practice shoukd give satisfactory results.
Hope all are well as we roll on into the second month of the year.
Have fun.
Cheers
Katy