Art, patterns and techniques
Chicken scratch embroidery is a unique and charming needlework technique that has been around for centuries. This form of embroidery is believed to have originated in America during the early days of settlement, and has since evolved into a variety … Read More ...
Did I ever tell you how much in awe I am of Mary Corbet at Needle n’ Thread. Not only is she an excellent embroiderer but she is an amazing historian. I love that she has such a passion for … Read More ...
If you’re unfamiliar with chickenscratch embroidery — patterned stitching on gingham — you can learn the basics from Laurie Latour‘s guest post on Needle ‘n’ Thread. If you’re already a chickenscratch lover, you will groove on all the awesome … Read More ...
Jennifer Lethbridge (aka Rabid) has published an excellent article about chickenscratch embroidery on examiner.com. Go see it!
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Muddlepud has created some chicken scratch designs, and she’s giving them away! She says, “I’ve decided to encourage others in Blogland to craft so that I might live vicariously through them. Stitchers, I give you … my original Chicken Scratch … Read More ...
Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog has figured out how to chickenscratch loopy hearts. Cool! Get the details.
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In response to SharonB‘s Stitch Explorer Challenge, Conni of The Scoop, Score and Deal blog has been churning out amazing chickenscratch experiments. See them all on Conni’s blog. And if you enlarge the photos, you can see Conni’s … Read More ...
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog posted this image of a chicken-scratch chicken! Adorable! And if you click her image, a larger version is displayed – just right to use as a pattern for your own chick. Thanks, CC! … Read More ...
Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog is sharing more details about her chicken-scratch-in-the-round technique. Get the scoop.
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Janet McCaffrey of Primrose Design has posted a great idea for combining rickrack and straight embroidery stitches to produce a design similar to chicken scratch. Get the details on her blog.
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Janet of Primrose Design shares an incredible vintage find. This may look like chickenscratch from a distance, but wait till you see it close up! See Janet’s post.… Read More ...
Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog is showing off some nifty chicken-scratch experiments. She also graciously links to some excellent resources for more information and inspiration. See her post.
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Sometimes ideas and materials collide in a flash of brilliance. Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog flashed back on some chicken-scratch images when she saw this lovely fabric from the Heat Wave collection by Michele D’Amore for Marcus Fabrics. And the … Read More ...
There’s a revival going on: chicken-scratch embroidery. It’s not surprising to see this traditional embroidery technique on vintage aprons, but it’s making a comeback in children’s clothing and home decor, too. If you’d like to try … Read More ...
Few Christmas symbols are more iconic that Santa’s hat. That bright red stocking cap with the big white rim and pom pom can’t ever be mistaken for anyone’s hat but the big guy’s. That is why this adorable punch needle … Read More ...
