Nov
24
Aimee Ray‘s design sense is undeniably sweet. So what could be more perfect than an Aimee Ray pattern for a felt-softie candy village. Go to to her little dear tracks blog post for more photos and the link to …
Nov
23
Janet Granger‘s e-newsletter announces:
I’ve just launched a new miniature needlepoint carpet kit, called ‘Saskia’ – it would make a great Christmas present. The design is an Oriental one, in shades of mid-blue with deep red and cream highlights,
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Nov
21
If you’ve wished that you could create bead embroidery like The Lone Beader, here’s your chance! She has created a tutorial for beading this adorable Jack Russell Terrier brooch or pendant, and you can buy a copy from her …
Nov
20
Rachel Biel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus is offering 25% off on goods in her Etsy shop during November. She says,
Almost everything that I make now would rot away if it was buried. From dust to dust. That really appeals
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Nov
18
I’m a huge fan of Spoonflower, the web-based company that lets you print short runs of fabric of your own design. I seldom blog about it, though, because it’s more about sewing than needlework. But this rockin design by monda …
Nov
18
I love Anja Rieger‘s brain. Bits of raw-edge applique combined with her machine-embroidery designs. The intentional, slightly off-register look comes across as both modern and organic. Brilliant. Go to her blog post for the link to her new Wild …
Nov
9
Check this out: Rayela Art‘s Etsy shop is having a 25%-off Thanksgiving sale! You’ll find ethnic textiles from around the world and textile-art supplies such as stamps, beads, and milagros. Go to the blog post for sale details and …
Nov
9
Zoe of The Making Spot shares news of the launch of their new site, which features hundreds of free craft tutorials. Included are lots of stitch tutes and projects. Check it out!
Nov
6
A new product line from schindermania is cracking me up: sweet hand-stitched hankies with irreverent monograms. (Yes, the monogram in the image is PMS.) Wear an inside joke in your pocket at your next business meeting. Go to the blog …
Nov
3
This sweet felt-applique softie is one of a new line of Christmas ornaments from Faith of ordinary mommy design. Go to her blog post for news about discounts and links to her Etsy listings.
Ed. note: Ordinary Mommy …
Oct
28
Orna Willis discovered a needlepoint tool that rocks so hard, she started carrying it in her online shop. The E-Z Count Needlepoint Ruler measures stitches for 10, 12, 14 and 18 count canvas. No more counting! Go to the product …
Oct
25
Janet Granger has added two new designs to her line of kits for miniature needlepoint firescreens. So beautiful. So tiny. Go to her blog post for all the details.
Ed. note: Janet Granger neither requested nor compensated this post. …
Oct
25
Amy Bindel of Early Bird Special is offering her adorable Sleepy Fox design as an embroidery pattern! And to celebrate its launch, she’s giving away a copy. Go to her blog post to enter the draw before October 28. But …
Oct
18
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
We collaborated with fantastic local design duo KMKostumes to create the embroidered steampunk gown you see here, showcasing lots of the Clockwork Natura embroidery designs. It’s been written up in
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Oct
9
What could be more endearing that cuddly dolls with with cuddly dolls. See more of these charmers at Cara Carmina Atelier.







