Nov
20
I’m enthralled. It never occurred to me that it’s possible to create inlay with fabric — much as woodcrafters do with veneer. And yet this needlework technique has been around at least since the 14th century! Crafting with wool felt…
Nov
19
I’ve always been fascinated by the curly loops of soutache braid on military uniforms and fancy garments. I even tried a bit of braid trim on sailor collars for my girls. That experiment ended badly; I couldn’t get my loops to…
Nov
18
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to cut pattern pieces from felt. She says,
That may sound a little silly, but the difference between a quality felt piece is as much about neat cutting as it is neat stitching…There may be many other…
Nov
17
How much cuteness can one Christmas tree hold? I’d love to find out by crowding every branch of my tree with little felt-applique birdie ornaments from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin. You, too? Go to her blog.
Nov
16
(1) Red and Green Sampler from Embroiderbee (with a correction)
(2) ABC … Noël (1) from et patati et petites croix
(3) ABC … Noël (2) from et patati et petites croix
(4) Five Christmas patterns from Sibling Craftery
(5) Christmas sleigh from Matrioshka Biscornu (This design is based…
Nov
16
(left) Thanksgiving Turkey Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(right) Bok bok from Plum Street Samplers
Nov
12
The dimensional applique of this quilt absolutely takes my breath away! The piece was posted by BDcouture and is the work of her mother, Liliane D., based on art by Gaelle Boissonnard. Brava!
Nov
10
Look at this sumptuous Harris-tweed bag. Look at the fabulous embroidered velvet closure. Does this work seem somehow familiar? It should. Jackie of Dog Daisy Chains is applying her stunning fabric-brooch techniques to purses! See lots more photos on Jackie’s blog.
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Nov
9
(1) Pied Piper stitch-along from STITCH-CREATIONS
(2) With God all things are possible from Liberty Primitives & Needlework
(3) Joyeux Anniversaire (Happy Birthday) from Le blog de Liselotte
(4) Signe du Sagittaire from Le blog de Mamou
(5) Rouge et noire – réédition from les loisirs abbygaelle
(6) Bébé prend son…
Nov
6
This beautiful block is the latest in Allison Aller’s adaptation of a vintage CQ-flower quilt design. She says,
These are little angelina flowers made into a lilac spray. The leaves are of wool and silk felted onto cotton, with the beads…
Nov
6
Prudent Baby blog steps us through the making of an appliqued and embroidered clock built on a stretched painter’s canvas. The Tea Party Time idea is adorable, but it’s just the beginning of the possibilities available with applique and embroidery. Brilliant concept! See…
Nov
5
Omg, omg, OMG!!! Go see the hand-stitched illustrations for Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes by Salley Mavor of Wee Folk Studio. Mimi Kirchner of Doll blog got permission to post preliminary photos, which are absolutely joyous. Go feast your eyes!
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Nov
5
Melissa Goodsell (One Crafty Mumma) created this awesome birthday badge for her daughter’s best friend. She says,
I used felt scraps and cut out a quick design by hand. I popped a small safety pin on the back and all up the…
Nov
5
This seat cover makes me so happy, I want to run home and stitch one up for each of my dining room chairs! The technique is simple felt applique — totally accessible. But the concept and the colors make designer Ruth…
Nov
5
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing two new felt-applique block designs. So pretty! Get the birdie pattern. Get the cattail pattern.






