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Jul

3

Great stitch tutorial

July 3, 2008 | 3 Comments

Jeanne at Just String blog has posted an excellent tutorial on spiral trellis stitch. The explanation is clear, and lots of photos guide us through the steps. Be aware that, because the post is picture heavy, it may take a while to load. But hang in there; it’s worth it!
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Jul

2

Teeny tiny tutorials

July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Janet Granger is a goddess of miniature needlepoint; and her site, Dollshouse Embroidery Kits, will help you become one, too. Janet’s free online tutorials walk you through everything from basic equipment to working with fine fabrics such as 32-count silk gauze. Several additional tutorials are coming soon. Even if you’re not likely to take up [...]

Jun

29

Submit your work to Cyber Fyber

June 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

An exhibition is brewing that every needlework artist needs to know about: Cyber Fyber. Here’s the description from the official site:
“CYBER FYBER is an exhibition of international fiber art scheduled for January 8th through 20th, 2009 at Gallery 80808/Vista Studios, 808 Lady Street in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, USA. The brainchild of Susan Lenz, this [...]

Jun

28

Chart text instantly

June 28, 2008 | 1 Comment


Jun

4

A substitute for Needle Necessities threads

June 4, 2008 | 1 Comment

Were you addicted to Needle Necessities overdyed threads and stranded floss? If so, you were probably pretty disappointed when Needle Necessities ceased being produced. But you can satisfy your craving for these lovely threads with a worthy substitute: ThreadworX. Willow Fabrics, a UK-based online store, has made a conversion chart available (and happens to carry [...]

May

15

70 Chances To Win

May 15, 2008 | 2 Comments

WIN John James Pebbles from John James and Cross Stitch Crazy - worth £155!
70 chances to win a John James Pebble case with tapestry needles!
These Pebbles from John James are designed to hold your needles safely. There are eight coloured Pebbles available, each containing a different type of needle, so it’s easy to see at [...]

May

7

Faye Malone Designs

May 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Daisy Head Maisy brought this designer FayeMaloneDesigns to my attention in her recent post on her blog.
I was going to post a picture of one of her handmade bags that are in the style of a handmade crazy quilting, but then her new logo image is beautiful it just caught my eye and I can [...]

May

6

Win A Handmade Ipod Pouch

May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Thanks to Craftbits.com you have the chance to win this beautiful hand stitched ipod pouch.
The pouch has been handmade by etsy designer  Suezybees
Enter to win 
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Apr

2

MichaelPowell

April 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Michaelpowellart was voted Designer of the year and Kit of the year at the international Craft Hobby and stitchers show.
Check out the website for all the latest offers, including FREE postage on all UK orders. $10 off all Triptychs.  register to become A member and you can enter the latest competition.
Their Yahoo group is also [...]

Mar

1

Monarch Butterfly

March 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I just can not resist pointing you to carriewolf.net to take a look
at this beautiful monarch butterfly that Carrie has created.
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