During a recent low spell (healthwise), Guzzisue of Travel, Fibre and Thread blog experimented with making bobbin lace from embroidery floss. Cool! See more on her blog post.
… Read More ...The Tarnished Tatter invents spiral earrings
These rockin spiral earrings are the brainchild and handwork of Heather, The Tarnished Tatter. She says, “I used the method of encapsulating a ring to do it on wire then curled the wire on a dowel rod.” Brilliant! … Read More ...
An introduction to Crimean Tartar embroidery
John Hopper has posted a brief history of Crimean Tartar embroidery on The Textile Blog. Fascinating. He notes,
… Read More ...It is probably not an exaggeration to say that nearly every aspect of the daily life of the people of the
Allie’s angelina lilacs
This beautiful block is the latest in Allison Aller‘s adaptation of a vintage CQ-flower quilt design. She says,
… Read More ...These are little angelina flowers made into a lilac spray. The leaves are of wool and silk felted onto cotton, with
Blue-and-white embroidery…and a free chart
Go to Needleprint blog to enjoy a comparison of and a bit of interesting speculation about traditional blue-and-white embroideries of the Amager Dutch community and rural China. A full-size chart of an Amager sampler is available for US $10.00. Or … Read More ...
New and vintage Banjara patches available in the USA
Run over to Rayela’s Fiber Focus and check out Rachel Biel Taibi‘s latest imported treasures, Banjara patches. Rachel says,
… Read More ...These patches are wonderful as you can incorporate them into larger textiles, attach them to bags, jean jackets, hats, and
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
I never tire of Karen Ruane‘s work or her lovely blog, Contemporary Embroidery. Her creations are unique. And her photos are as exquisite as her needlework. If you haven’t visited her lately, go see what she’s been up … Read More ...
A design of many uses
Brookelynn of Craftzine.com shares a pattern developed by artist Maria Merlino. Brookelyn says,
… Read More ...Maria Merlino, of Crochet Living, has transformed the peacock papercut into a fillet crochet pattern! Her work in crochet is creative and skillful, and she
Hand-stitched-clock love
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. … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Salley Mavor sneak peek
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. … Read More ...
Challah work = ring knots
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas introduces Challah work, which she says “is nothing but ring knots.” The flowers in this sample were stitched with 12 strands of silk thread in the needle! Lakshmi promises a tutorial and some projects … Read More ...
Easy, awesome birthday badge
Melissa Goodsell (One Crafty Mumma) created this awesome birthday badge for her daughter’s best friend. She says,
… Read More ...I used felt scraps and cut out a quick design by hand. I popped a small safety pin on the back
Felt-applique seat cover
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… Read More ...
Free desktop calendar from Janet M. Davies
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has a lovely freebie for us. Each month, she’s posting a desktop calendar that features her beautiful stitching. Get the November image.
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