May
19
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.…
Mar
25
If you’re into ribbon embroidery, then you’re going to love this announcement from Di van Niekerk:
There’s a super new Bonus for you this month! For every order that you place over R950.00 (just over 100 US Dollars) you
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Mar
6
Eeeep! Easter is just around the corner. Your pet needs a pair of precious bunny ears! You can make this set from an Abigail Michelle machine-embroidery design at SWAKembroidery.com. The ears are available in six sizes and 11 formats — …
Feb
23
Check out the new embroidery design sets from Kelly Fletcher. Each of the five sets includes multiple coordinated images that you can combine any way you want. Imagine a row across the hem of a pillowcase. Or a cluster …
Feb
5
Jess Quinn‘s soft dolls and critters are as practical and huggable as they are collectible. This doll’s little fox handbag almost gives me tears of joy. See more at her blog post. Lots more! She’s already been incredibly …
Feb
5
If you’ve been looking for the perfect anti-valentine gift, I’ve found it for you: Valentine Voodoo Dolls from Junker Jane. Go to her blog post to find out more.…
Jan
13
I love miniature needlework! So of course I love the new kits by UK designer Zoe Gilbertson. You can see them all at Zoe’s Etsy shop, RetrosariaZoe.
Many thanks to Jenny Henry for sharing this find.…
Dec
29
Janet Granger has already started her January sale of miniature stitchery kits! This is the perfect time to stock up. Her e-newsletter says,
Everything on my doll’s house needlepoint kit website is in the January Sale – from needlepoint kits
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Dec
3
Check out this new project from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet says,
A must for ever person that sews; either for themselves or to give as a gift. The tote bag is lined and the front has
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Dec
3
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments created this lacy, sparkly little holly garland by working needlelace over wire with silk thread. She calls the style “Elizabethan Bling.” Perfect! Would you like to have a little of this holiday sparkle for your table? …
Dec
1
Check this announcement from the Urban Threads e-newsletter and take advantage of this great sale:
There’s a storewide sale happening right now — 50% off single designs, 30% off packs — and it only lasts through Sunday, Dec. 2, so
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Nov
28
You know I love the teeny-tiny needlework pendants by Corinne of So September. So of course I think this is the most perfect piece of holiday-themed jewelry ever! Imagine Corinne’s bitty mistletoe in its silver frame against a black velvet …
Nov
26
Rachel Biel, founder of the Textile and Fiber Arts List (TAFA) writes so beautifully about TAFA’s mission and evolution. I wish I could share her entire e-newsletter with you, including links to TAFA’s kindred sites. In this limited space, …
Nov
26
Terri Bett of Betty’s Delights takes a detour from her usual kitchy, pin-up-style embroideries to do some stunning wildlife studies. The Etsy listing for this work says, “This piece is hand drawn onto fabric and then handstitched using tones of …
Nov
13
Heather of In Love With Threads has documented the evolution of corsets with a charming series of original stitcheries. To help you understand the scale of this work of applique and embroidery, the finished piece is about 3″ x 5″! …









