Ellie of Bustle and Sew is sharing her Appley Dappley applique pattern. Go to her post to download it.
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Video tutorial: Framing in a hoop
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shares her technique for framing stitchery in a hoop without using glue. See her tute.
… Read More ...Artist profile: Judith Scott
I am amazed and thrilled by the work of Judith Scott, profiled on grrl + dog. Judith, who is deaf and has Down syndrome, discovered fiber art in her 30s. The blog post says,
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Counted Wishes is coming up
Here’s a sweet note from Angie of the Counted Wishes Festival, the only online, designer-only retail cross-stitch event:
… Read More ...Our next Counted Wishes Festival will be coming up Sept. 15-21, 2011, at http://countedwishes.com.We’ll have an exciting Cyber-Class planned
Stitch for your walls
Oh. My. Goodness. Inspired by some large-scale cross-stitch decorating projects she saw on line, Danielle Thompson conceived this cross-stitch work of wall art on pegboard. Brilliant! The pegboard is predrilled with evenly spaced holes. You need only choose a design … Read More ...
Inspiration: Stitch Therapy
Look what Lindsay Joy Emma of Stitch Therapy made: stitchionary. I’m so happy now. Go to her blog.
Learn to stitch at Purl Soho
If you live in or near New York City, take advantage of live stitching classes at Purl Soho. Fall classes are getting started now. They include Embroidery Basics–Stitch Dictionary on September 13 and 20, Sashiko–Japanese Hand Quilting on September … Read More ...
You have to stitch this
Anna Maria Horner‘s new Loulouthi Needleworks line of fabrics demands to be stitched. They are 58″ quilting-quality cottons printed with little X patterns and motifs that can easily stand on their own. But you know you want to stitch … Read More ...
Needle tat a chainmaille scarf
TotusMel of Needle Tatting and Other Nonsense has posted a tutorial for needle tatted chainmaille over on Instructables. This large-scale project, which uses sock yarn rather than thread, is a great way to teach yourself needle tatting. And when … Read More ...
Mr. X goes hardcover
I need Push Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art. So do you. This new book, edited by our beloved Jamie Chalmers (MrXStitch), isn’t even in bookstores yet. But it’s being reviewed all over the … Read More ...
Stitch some giant Xs
Super Shawkl sale!!
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) is having a whopper of a sale! All of the inventory in her Studio web store is on sale at clearance prices–50% to 70% off! Get the details from her blog post.
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Learn from Karen Ruane
Exciting news! Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery is offering her first online class. It starts Monday, August 29, so hurry over to her blog to learn more and sign up.
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How to use Lutradur
Dale Anne Potter has posted a video tutorial about how to use Lutradur, a versatile background for stitching or other visual arts. Go to the tute.
… Read More ...Get to know Rachel Hobson
There’s an awesome profile of our beloved Rachel Hobson (aka Average Jane Crafter)–needleartist, teacher, and craft writer–over on Craftzine.com. Check it out.
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