Check out the giveaway over on Little Birdie Secrets. This OttLite Craft Caddy is a portable unit with a “natural light” lamp, cubbies for your crafty tools and supplies, and a spare outlet. Awe. Some. Go to the blog … Read More ...
Artist interview: Kate Elisabeth Rolison
Olisa of CocoaeyesTheStitcher interviews needle artist Kate Elisabeth Rolison of poesie grenadine, who embroiders modern poetry onto vintage linens. Olisa says,
… Read More ...Part One of a mini-interview with Rolison. I was very curious about her life and her East London
Brilliant: Inchie bookmarks
Simple but, oh, so effective. Make some inchies with scraps of canvas and tapestry wool. Attach them to craft sticks. Voila! Bookmarks, perfect for tucking into a Christmas stocking. Check out more beautiful little needlepoint creations at the Pin Pals… Read More ...
Build an inkle loom
Check out the rockin tutorial on Craftzine.com for building your own inkle loom. The guest post by Kristin Roach steps you through materials, tools, and construction with clear instructions and handy illustrations. She says,
… Read More ...I love the way woven straps
Embroidery Pattern – Add life to your flowers
Bring flowers to life with some stitching tips and a long-and-short stitch tutorial from Yesteryear Embroideries. See her post.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Stitch to fight breast cancer
Etsy seller Berene Campbell of Happy Sew Lucky is raising funds for breast-cancer research with sales of this original embroidery pattern. She says,
… Read More ...I designed this pattern for my friend Krista Hennebury’s team “Kickin’ Cancer with Creativity” in the Walk
Inspiration: Dog-Daisy Chains
Jackie of Dog-Daisy Chains departs from the usual abstract designs of her wool/velvet/embroidery brooches to create some wonderful seasonal works. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Shirlee Fassell
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook has started another circle quilt using a range of gorgeous embroidery techniques. She says,
… Read More ...I am using a gold spotted organza layered over various colors (10 different shades) of lame. The organza mutes the
Freebie: Stitchable frame images
Why am I sharing a paper freebie on the needlework blog? To me, these journaling templates–often used by scrapbookers–look like perfect embroidery patterns for frames. Use one to surround a wee image, a little quote, a favorite word. Frame it … Read More ...
Free pattern and tute: Halloween stitchery
Here’s a Halloween decoration that any needleworker can get behind. And the design and tutorial are free from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet made her little stitchery into a fridge magnet, and she has other display … Read More ...
Crazy-quilt a clock
Margreet of The Netherlands put her crazy-quilting skills to practical use when she created this lovely clock. Scroll through her Margreet’s Draadjespaleis blog to see the whole process.
And many thanks to reader Darlene Doerscher for pointing out this … Read More ...
Fall classes from Creative Chick
Creative Chick Susan Sorrell has announced her fall needleart classes. Get the details from her blog post.… Read More ...
Yarn do’s and don’ts
Have you thought about using knitting yarns for needlepoint? Janet Perry shares the do’s and don’ts. See her Nuts About Needlepoint post.… Read More ...
Great idea: Needlepunch box tops
Even though they’re unfinished, these tidbits from Betty of primitivebettys are brilliant! Her idea: She will use the finished designs to top papier mache boxes. What a perfect little gift. See more at her blog post.
Looking for more … Read More ...
A sweet, new beady class from Orna
Orna Willis has just announced a new online course: Dolci. Students will create eight needlepoint beads–little sweets, as the course name suggests. Orna’s blog says,
… Read More ...What sets these beads apart from other jewelry components I have created in the past,