Misafir (Ruth) Geldi of Crafting Istanbul has posted photos of a Turkish arts and crafts exhibition she attended in June. You’ll want to see this marvelous stitchery. Ruth says,
… Read More ...The pieces I am showing you in this post are all
Art, patterns and techniques
Misafir (Ruth) Geldi of Crafting Istanbul has posted photos of a Turkish arts and crafts exhibition she attended in June. You’ll want to see this marvelous stitchery. Ruth says,
… Read More ...The pieces I am showing you in this post are all
Learn how to make this versatile ruched ribbon flower from Nikki, In Stitches. See the tute.
… Read More ...This lovely image from an antique postcard has been charted for cross-stitch and is offered free for your personal use on mes petits bricolages et mes chats. If you stitch up this design, I would love … Read More ...
Welcome fall the French way with this charming chart from Les Fils d’Helene blog. The design is free for your personal use! Get the chart.
… Read More ...Tammy Gilley created these funtastic colorful orbs for this year’s Artfiberfest. Just looking at them makes me so happy. But as I studied them again today, it dawned on me: We should adapt this design to be used somehow with … Read More ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint points out that some knitting yarns are well suited to needlepoint and are a deliciously economical option, since the yardage of knitting skeins is far greater than the yardage of stitching skeins. Let Janet … Read More ...
Get the high-end, trendy look so popular recently on the runways — at thrift-store prices. Bead your own lace stockings! Park & Cube tells you how. See the tute.
… Read More ...This kingfisher by Amy Adams makes me sing. See more of Amy’s work on her LucyKate Crafts blog.
… Read More ...Make it easy on yourself. Follow the excellent Do’s and Don’ts on Bargello Needlepoint blog.
… Read More ...You know about Janet Perry‘s free e-course for needlepoint beginners, right? Back in April, Janet said,
… Read More ...Many people who learn needlepoint, myself included, teach themselves. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean that you end
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog offers some great tips for embroidering on a softy. This approach would work as perfectly on a stuffed Christmas ornament as it does on a felt Easter egg. I’m definitely trying this. Get … Read More ...
On this day of remembrance, enjoy this chart of the words of a girl who hoped and believed in humanity, even amid the horrors of World War II. The chart is free for your personal use from Tanya, The … Read More ...
Tracey of giggleface studios blog is trying her hand at Little Peeps Penny Rug by Wooden Spool Designs. The hard-boiled eggs around the border made me laugh out loud. Adorable. See the post. Or buy the pattern for … Read More ...
Crazy Mom Tats is sharing the pattern for this delicate edging. It’s perfect for dressing up this t-shirt, but it would work well in many other applications, too. Get the pattern.
… Read More ...Oh, my goodness. Look at this bitty aquarium stitched by Sylvia K of Sylvia blog. The blog text is German, so you may need to use a screen translator. But, really, the photos speak for themselves. Doesn’t this make you … Read More ...