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Oct
30
Prepare to happy-dance in your computer chair. Some of the adorable designs of Mollie Johanson (Wild Olive) are now available in machine-embroidery formats. Mollie teamed up with Debbie of Too Cute Embroidery for this venture. Read more about …
Oct
30
Threads magazine is publishing 15 years’ back issues on a single CD! And the new media will be available just in time for winter gift-giving. Threads contributor April M. Mohr says,
I’m mind boggled by the fact that 146
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Oct
30
Kim of Retro Mama blog shares her pattern and tutorial for this cheerful partridge Christmas ornament. Beautiful fabrics + simple applique techniques make a keepsake-worthy decoration. See the tute.
Many thanks to craftapalooza of whip up for pointing out …
Oct
30
Remember, Janet Perry is sharing recharted vintage Anne Orr needlepoint patterns. Here are two recent examples. Janet’s suggestion for the maple leaf:
Want to try your hand at beading on canvas? Stitch the veins in a dark brown first. Then
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Oct
30
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin is crafting up some Christmas ornaments that are beautifully simple and effective, relying on bright colors and the texture of appliqued felt to invoke the seasonal spirit. I especially love these Christmas puddings. …
Oct
29
These beautiful blackwork brooches are the work of marjo of Erratic Needle. See her blog.
Oct
29
Gretchen of June at Noon shows us how to mount a piece of needlework by lacing it over a base. Lots of great photos and explanation! See the tute.
Oct
29
Sally Kerson of Tat’s Heaven is sharing her original pattern for these Tooth Brush Earrings. I’m not telling you why they’re called that. Go to the blog post to find out and see the pattern.
Oct
29
Here’s some excellent news from Janet Perry:
One of the harder things I’ve done in needlepoint is advance from doing Tent Stitch to feeling confident in making different stitches, using different threads, and trying new color combinations.
That’s why
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Oct
29
Mary Tafoya points us to a printable rhinestone size chart available at Dreamtime Creations. See the chart.
And Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure lists the sizes of beads that typically work best with different needlepoint canvases. See the list…
Oct
29
The October issue of CQMagOnline is live! Remember, this amazing e-zine is free! Expect all the usual creative, educational content. Plus: Get a look at the 2010 ArtBra Calendar. Go to the zine.
Oct
29
Amy of In the Fold blog created a bead-embroidery sampler by using jelly-roll strips to make a raw-edge fan quilt block. Simple and smart. And don’t the beaded seam treatments look lovely on this background! See more on Amy’s blog …
Oct
28
(1) Egypte scarabé from Accueil
(2) Daisy Trellis Border from Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(3) Mes dessous Chics from Cachounette
(4) Kitty in a hot air balloon from Happy Threads
(5) Petites feuilles from Val’ en croix
(6) Geranium …
Oct
28
(1) Vintage teddies from Sweet Bee
(2) Les derniers hérissons de Yoko et Yuri from Le blog de Vick
(3) Sunbonnet Sue and Hannah’s Great Adventure series from Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses
(4) Russian princesses from La Baleine à …
Oct
28
(1) Biscornu 31 from Aurelle
(2) Marque ta page chat from BricoTrucsAstuces
(3) Bonheur (happiness) from LE TRIC,LE CROC,LA BROD D ISAZABELLE
(4) La zen attitude from LE TRIC,LE CROC,LA BROD D ISAZABELLE
(5) Le signe du scorpion from COMME …
