Orna Willis has updated her Adorn Etsy shop with kits for several new needlepoint cuffs and lockets. The richness of the colors, threads, and stitches make Orna’s designs irresistible to make and to wear. Go to her online shop.… Read More ...
How to turn funky jeans into pretty shorts
Turn a worn-out pair of jeans into stylish shorts with a bit of lace on the pockets and a delicate machine-embroidery design at the hems. Get all the details from the free tutorial at Urban Threads.
Inspiration: Robin Atkins
This bit of bead embroidery made me gasp a little. Its creator, bead-embroidery goddess Robin Atkins, says,
… Read More ...Getting back to bead embroidery definitely makes me happy, although this piece really isn’t about being happy. It’s my Bead Journal Project
Tutorials in small bites
Laura of Mason Bee is posting a rockin series, Honeycomb Embroidery Tutorials. She says,
… Read More ...The designs have been made so that even if you only do one, you’re not left with yet another sample that floats about your house, but
They’re heeeeeeeere
Olisa of Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher saw that artist Amy Sheridan produced two different stitched interpretations of this classic scene from Poltergeist, so she had to ask why. See the answer (and both works) at Olisa’s blog post.… Read More ...
Stitch a gift for your special mother-in-law
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created this beautiful stitched gift for her mother-in-law. She suggests that it would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift if you, too, happen to have a wonderful mother-in-law. She’s sharing the poem as a pattern and … Read More ...
How to label floss bobbins
One great way to keep your floss collection from turning into a tangled mess is to wind your skeins onto bobbins. But then how do you identify the floss color? For patterns that use subtle shifts in shades, the right … Read More ...
Win a US$100 gift certificate to Urban Threads!
Heads-up! There’s an awesome new embroidery contest at Urban Threads! Their e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Each machine embroidery design on Urban Threads comes with a list of the colors we used to stitch it out. While we’re happy to provide ’em,
April 30 deadline for Cyprus course grants
Please consider this message we received from Anna Kyritsi of the Anazitisi Cultural Centre in Cyprus:
… Read More ...Although the situation in Cyprus is difficult at the moment, “Stitches and Threads” will take place in October 2013. Please note that this is
New site for crafters
Vicki Ormerod sent us this rockin announcement:
… Read More ...Lookwhativemade.com is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show the community what they have made, get feedback and make friends with
Stitch Who?
Dr. Who fans: heads up! Jennifer Ofenstein alerts us to a stitchalong with serious Who flavor. She says,
… Read More ...Join Fandom In Stitches in celebrating 50 years of our favorite Doctor with the 12 week Doctor Who Stitch Along. One free
Free e-book: Simple Stitchery by Helen Dickson
I love presents! I especially love stitchy presents! So I’m delighted to tell you about a gift for all of us from Helen Dickson of Bustle & Sew. Helen’s new e-book, Simple Stitchery, is available as a free download from … Read More ...
The USA in stitch
Amy of While Wearing Heels tells us a bit about her project to embroider a map of the United States. Not as simple as it sounds. The pretty result will be made into a quilt by Amy’s mom. (Yea for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Custom appliqued pillows
Sania Pell posted a tutorial on Inside Out Magazine’s web site for making a charming set of throw pillows. Applique fabric images and add silk flowers and leaves for one-of-a-kind accessories with dimensional flair that perfectly match your decor. See … Read More ...
Winner!! Winner!!
The winner of Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond by Aimee Ray plus a bundle of embroidery flosses is commenter #73, Linda Reilly. Congratulations, Linda! I sent you an email. Please respond by the deadline or I’ll pick a new winner.… Read More ...
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