Apr
30
(1) 24 designs from The world according to Agi
(2) Fleur ATC from les loisirs abbygaelle
(3) Smile from The world according to Agi
(4) Nounours en colère from un jour, une grille
(5) Moto from Le blog de Les …
Apr
28
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint explains how to sign your needlepoint. See her post.
Apr
28
Evidently, needle artist Aimee Ray can’t stand to throw away her orts. (I can totally relate, can’t you?) So she’s turned them into what she calls “stitched messes” — colorful, textural, framable thread compositions. Brilliant! See her post.
Apr
28
Check out Mimi Kirchner‘s latest creation — a soft fox doll with sweet accessories. You’ll love the details! See Mimi’s post.
Apr
28
Roseann of Rosebud’s Cottage gives us a close-up look at some of the red and white quilts on display at a quilt show in New York City last month, many incorporating redwork embroidery. You’ll enjoy her photos. Go to Roseann’s …
Apr
28
The thread experts at Kreinik Thread Blog offer five tips for stitching with silk threads. See the post.
Apr
28
This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be …
Apr
28
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles takes a look at several royal wedding ensembles of recent history, sharing delicious photos and fascinating details about the lacework, embroidery, and beading involved. Enjoy Susan’s post.
Apr
27
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created this Heart of Many Colors for a dear friend. Proof that improvisational embroidery rocks. Go to her blog.
Apr
27
With just the addition of a small bow to tie on the rings, this gorgeous needlework-sampler pillow could easily become the perfect ring-bearer pillow. Or, if there’s not a wedding on the horizon, wouldn’t it make a lovely addition to …
Apr
27
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shares instructions for her version of the tuna-can pincushion. A little felt, a little embroidery, and this cast-off container becomes a treasure! See the tute.
Apr
27
Heidi of sewcraftcreate.com has a guest post on Little Birdie Secrets demonstrating how to stitch up several versions of a cupcake gift box. Adorable! See the tute.
Apr
27
Sharon of Sharon’s Tatted Lace takes the mystery out of filling a tatting shuttle with thread. To see instructions for setting up several different types of shuttles, go to Sharon’s blog post.
Apr
27
Enjoy a close-up view and some hints about the construction of several kinds of dimensional needlework baskets on Sally Mavor‘s blog.
Apr
27
If you were as awed as I was by recent posts showing embroidery on eggshells, you’ll love Rachel Hobson‘s new post on Craftzine.com. She points us to a tutorial by Brett Bara that reveals the secrets of this …







