Oh. My. Goodness. Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has been creating beaded buttons for her Dragonfly Garden crazy quilt. I wanted to show all of them, but I think it would be better for you to go to Kathy’s pos… Read More ...
Hearing the Plimoth Jacket story
Susan Elliott‘s local chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America had the privilege of having Dr. Tricia Wilson Nguyen as their guest last April. Dr. Nguyen is both an engineer and an expert in historical embroidery. She led the … Read More ...
Inspiration: Creative Meanderings
Doreen of Creative Meanderings composed this brooch from silk georgette, silk ribbon, buttons, and French knots. Contrasting and complementary textures that invite touch. Beautifully done. Go to her blog post to see a version of the image that you can … Read More ...
Tutorial: Holly ornament
Kirsty of LovePaperFish guest posts a tutorial on Bugs and Fishes blog for a cheery and unusual Christmas ornament. Scraps of fabric and felt become holly in your hands! See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check … Read More ...
Meet Aimee Ray
Enjoy an interview with Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks and Doodle Stitching fame. Bari of We Love French Knots posed some interesting questions, and Aimee’s answers are satisfying. She says, for example,
… Read More ...There is something primitive and relaxing about
A thread tutorial
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread compares two embroidery threads–floche and coton a broder–and explains their uses. Check out her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Yarn pom-poms
Michelle of Wee Folk Art shares instructions for making yarn pom-poms–an embellishment of a million uses! She showcases the tutorial as part of her Newbie Knitting series, but nearly any stitcher will find it handy. Her instructions cover using both … Read More ...
Blossoms of cast-on stitch
Every seam treatment on this crazy-quilt block is lovely. Of course! It was created by SharonB of Pin Tangle, so we’d expect nothing less. I especially love the little row of cast-on-stitch flowers. Wouldn’t they be precious around the … Read More ...
Inspiration: Yesteryear Embroideries
Kathleen of Yesteryear Embroideries gives us a peek at her crazy quilt in progress. I love love love the wee flower vine with bitty seed-bead blooms. See more photos at her blog post.… Read More ...
Eye candy alert: Dimensional flowers
Sue Spargo shares photos of a recent workshop in Annapolis, Maryland, where she taught layering and embroidery techniques on wool felt and–it appears–experimented with various ways of creating dimensional fabric blooms. The photos reveal a smorgasbord of techniques. Check them … Read More ...
Make a Christmas hoop
Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern for this sweet Christmas applique, perfect for your holiday decor or as a gift. Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Win BATB expenses
Country Bumpkin newsletter announces this unloose subscription contest:
… Read More ...Renew your subscription for one year or take out a new subscription for two years and go into the draw to win one of two trips to Beating Around the Bush.
Free needlepoint info
If you’re wanting to learn some new needlepoint stitches or bone up on some familiar ones, check out the Needlepoint Teacher site. Susan Sturgeon Roberts has put the site together to share her knowledge, from choosing canvas to mounting your … Read More ...
UT sale on steampunk designs
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...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
Tutorial: 8-petal fabric flower
Rachel of Lines Across My Face shows us how to make a simple but beautiful fabric flower. See the tute.… Read More ...