Not quite needlework, but a fun and festive way to use up embroidery thread, this charming candy corn design from Michelle’s Party Plan-It, is perfect for Halloween.
What really set’s this design apart is that it is done on … Read More ...
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Not quite needlework, but a fun and festive way to use up embroidery thread, this charming candy corn design from Michelle’s Party Plan-It, is perfect for Halloween.
What really set’s this design apart is that it is done on … Read More ...
Are you too young to remember the 1970s? If so, I’m so sorry. And I’m going to make it up to you right now by pointing you to Sister-Diane‘s post over on Craftypod. It’s a veritable survey of … Read More ...
If you equate macrame with hideous 1970s plant hangers, then you must see the post by Jeanine in Canada about pizzo Margarete, a delicate Italian knotted lace. Go to her Italian Needlework blog post.
… Read More ...If you happen to be a child of the 1970s, you may think macrame was invented in that decade to hang potted plants and decorate swag lamps. But, in fact, macrame is an ancient craft with an international background. Enjoy … Read More ...
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas has been experimenting with incorporating macrame into her hand-embroidery, and she’s getting some interesting results! Get all the details from Lakshmi’s blog post.
… Read More ...The HANDS ON! site has two tutorials — slide show and video — for creating the Turks Head Knot, which the site says can “produce a flat knot or a tight ball knot that can be used as decoration on … Read More ...
Does the word macrame give you a 70s flashback of hemp plant hangers? The craft is so much older, and so much more. You’ll enjoy the post about macrame by Jeanine in Canada on the Italian Needlework blog.
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