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Wow: Electronic embroidery

July 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

When I say electronic embroidery, I’m not talking about embroidery produced by a computer-driven machine. I mean embroidery that incorporates light and motion!
On the Craftzine site, Becky Stern says, “I’ll show you how to enhance your embroidery projects with illumination. I use conductive thread, a watch battery, and two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to create a [...]

Jul

4

Another great tutorial from Deepa

July 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Deepa Balagopal has posted another excellent tutorial for an Indian embroidery stitch. This time, she walks us through chemanthy work - a complex spiraling stitch. Check out the instructions and then take a stab at this lovely technique.
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Jul

3

You can be Matisse!

July 3, 2008 | 1 Comment

Okay, maybe you can’t actually become Matisse. But you can use his cutouts as design elements in your own needlework creations. See this great post by Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint about how to take advantage of the Mastisse Artist Widget from Abrakadoodle.com. Thanks so much for the heads-up, Janet!
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Jul

3

Great stitch tutorial

July 3, 2008 | 3 Comments

Jeanne at Just String blog has posted an excellent tutorial on spiral trellis stitch. The explanation is clear, and lots of photos guide us through the steps. Be aware that, because the post is picture heavy, it may take a while to load. But hang in there; it’s worth it!
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Jul

3

Free fireworks pattern

July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With Independence Day coming up in the U.S. on Friday, patriotic patterns seem to be on everyone’s minds. Here’s a great free cross-stitch pattern with a seasonal flair. Thanks to designer Erica Michaels and Rainbow Gallery web site.
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Jul

2

Free embroidery pattern

July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Badbird’s free embroidery pattern for July is available for download, and it’s a cutie. Meet Jacob the Octopus, another brainchild of Andrea Zuill. Download the free pattern from the Badbird’s blog.
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Jul

2

Teeny tiny tutorials

July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Janet Granger is a goddess of miniature needlepoint; and her site, Dollshouse Embroidery Kits, will help you become one, too. Janet’s free online tutorials walk you through everything from basic equipment to working with fine fabrics such as 32-count silk gauze. Several additional tutorials are coming soon. Even if you’re not likely to take up [...]

Jul

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More SRE video tutes

July 1, 2008 | 2 Comments

Melissa keeps adding video tutorials for silk ribbon embroidery to the Honey Bee’s Bliss blog. Her tutes for the spiderweb rose and sweetheart rose, in particular, are outstanding. (I see now that I’ve been doing these the hard way. And my results weren’t that great. From now on, I’m doing it Melissa’s way.) Better bookmark [...]

Jun

30

Learn an Indian embroidery technique with Deepa

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Deepa Balagopal is offering a tutorial on her blog for Kamal Kadai, a style of embroidery native to the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. This embroidery technique incorporates surface weaving with beautiful results. Take a look at Deepa’s lesson.
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Jun

29

Stitch a hummer

June 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In a hidden corner of Tiny Birds Organics’ web site is a page of free cross-stitch patterns for birds and nature-related alphabets, including this precious hummingbird. I can’t find any identification of the artist on the page, but blogger Linda S. at Fabric Follies Two thanks Jenny Rasmussen for the designs. Beware, though. The adorable [...]

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