Dec
18
Kelly Fletcher shares this news:
Just to let you know that the latest issue of my e-mag, The Stitch and Thimble, is now available for sale on my website. I think it’s one of my best yet. Issue 06
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Dec
1
Orna Willis has overhauled the instructions and thread lists for her classic needlepoint Carolina Cuff. Go to her blog for details and the link to order.
Ed. note: Orna neither requested nor compensated this post.…
Nov
24
Aimee Ray‘s design sense is undeniably sweet. So what could be more perfect than an Aimee Ray pattern for a felt-softie candy village. Go to to her little dear tracks blog post for more photos and the link to …
Nov
21
If you’ve wished that you could create bead embroidery like The Lone Beader, here’s your chance! She has created a tutorial for beading this adorable Jack Russell Terrier brooch or pendant, and you can buy a copy from her …
Nov
18
I love Anja Rieger‘s brain. Bits of raw-edge applique combined with her machine-embroidery designs. The intentional, slightly off-register look comes across as both modern and organic. Brilliant. Go to her blog post for the link to her new Wild …
Nov
10
Memi the Rainbow has just released an e-book of patterns and tutorials for creating these adorable felt Christmas ornaments. Or if you don’t feel like stitching them, just order a completed set from her Etsy shop. Go to her blog …
Nov
9
Kelly Fletcher has released a special Christmas issue of her e-zine, Stitch and Thimble. The listing on her online shop says,
Dots and roses – a contemporary take on the Christmas table. Decorate your lunch table with functional embroidered cutlery
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Nov
1
Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer’s Tatting created this gorgeous ginkgo leaf pattern. It has both plain and beaded variations. She says,
I consider it an advanced level pattern, mostly because of the folded rings and the Catherine Wheel joins. But, actually
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Oct
18
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
We collaborated with fantastic local design duo KMKostumes to create the embroidered steampunk gown you see here, showcasing lots of the Clockwork Natura embroidery designs. It’s been written up in
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Oct
14
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog has a rockin new calavera pattern for sale just in time for Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. Check it out at her blog post.
Ed. note: Carina Endvoldsen-Harris neither requested nor compensated this post.…
Sep
29
Etsy seller Berene Campbell of Happy Sew Lucky is raising funds for breast-cancer research with sales of this original embroidery pattern. She says,
I designed this pattern for my friend Krista Hennebury’s team “Kickin’ Cancer with Creativity” in the Walk to
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Sep
14
Jenny Hart and Sublime Stitching have just re-released Daniel Johnston‘s embroidery patterns. Yea! Go to the order page.
Ed. note: Jenny Hart neither requested nor compensated this post. I just looooooove these patterns!…
Sep
9
Sara of The Split Stitch has released her new Nursing School embroidery pattern with a rockin introductory price: 50% off! She says,
They really apply to just about anyone in the healthcare industry. Doctors, nurses, hospital volunteers, paramedics, medical billing, professors, etc.
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Sep
7
Here’s an awesome book I’d love to get my hands on: The Best of Kooler Design Studio from Leisure Arts Publications. Amazon.com says,
In 1985 Kooler Design Studio set up shop in the Diablo Valley of California. Over the years,
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Sep
7
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has released a new trio of hand-embroidery designs in the style of medieval woodcuts. Charming. Janet says it uses only two basic stitches, so it’s a great project for beginners. See all of the …









