Feb
4
Corinne of So September shows us how to add fabric applique to an embroidery project. Even though the example she uses is seasonal, the principles work for any design. Go to her tute.…
Feb
3
Easter will be here before you know it. Better start stitching up some of these sweet bunnies and chickies designed by Creative Breathing. Go to her blog post to download the patterns.…
Feb
3
Sweet tidbits of fabric, pretty buttons, a few embroidery stitches, odd beads and bits of jewelry. If you put them together well, as Tammy Gilley does, you end up with unique fiber-art pendants that make a statement. Find out more …
Jan
28
(1) Joy from Woolen Sails
(2) 7 borders with corners from Broderie d’Antan
(3) Be Mine from Hudson’s Holidays
(4) 9 floral motifs from Broderie d’Antan
(5) Warm Woolen Mittens from Wee Folk Art
(6) Bake Day snail from Vintage …
Jan
28
Bronwyn of Red Brolly categorizes this adorable robin as Christmas decor — and he would make a fine ornament, indeed. But I’m thinking different colors, different stitched embellishments, maybe some beads and sequins could turn him into a sweet decoration …
Jan
27
(1) Christmas puppy digital stamp suitable for embroidery from Sliekje Digi Stamps (via CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(2) Floral motif from Broderie d’Antan
(3) Jolly Ole St. Nick from Primitives by the Light of the Moon
(4) 11 primitive Christmas images from …
Jan
21
To celebrate the release of Aimee Ray’s new book, Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond, Lark Crafts is giving away copies of all three of Aimee’s books to one lucky reader! Go to the blog post to enter before January …
Jan
18
These tasty little pincushions would be the perfect gift for a stitcher in your life. Imagine them in reds and pinks as valentine mini-gifts. The chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny are sharing the pattern and tutorial. Check it out…
Jan
13
Val Laird has announced the launch of her free pattern series for 2013, Apples of Gold. Val shows how to combine her embroidery and applique designs into a beautiful quilt; but I’m sure, like past series, each design will easily …
Jan
13
Another lovely project from the chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny. This heart-topiary pillow would look awesome on your sofa or bed all year round, and it would make a rockin valentine gift for someone you love. The blog says,
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Jan
8
Susan Lenz‘ needle art is consistent in personality and style but ever growing in content and theme. I am crazy for this new art quilt, Lift and Tuck, which incorporates recycled, vintage undergarments. She says,
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Jan
7
Chelsea Bloxsom of Love and a Sandwich created this appliqued portrait of the most famous and adorable cat of 2012, Grumpy Cat! The hoop sold instantly when she shared her Etsy listing on Facebook. But if you convo to let …
Jan
7
Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern for this adorable Love Bug felt doll. Make one to deliver a message to your valentine. Or follow her lead and make a whole conga line of little lovers! Go to her post for …
Jan
5
These ladybug soft sculptures are as practical as they are cute: They’re pin cushions! With heart-shaped spots, they make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for stitchers! Get the free pattern from Creative Breathing blog.…
Dec
29
Cute cute cute! Its creator, Kerry of Star Shaped and Shiny, says this pillow “features an appliqued felt tree, and uses an assortment of buttons in varying sizes and shades of green for the leaves. An embroidered owl sits among …









