Joetta Maue gives us a little tour of the Textile Art Center‘s new headquarters. So cool! Joetta will be teaching her Autobiographical Embroidery class there in October. Go to her blog post to see more photos of the new … Read More ...
Win exhibit space at TNNA
Kreinik Thread Blog shares this amazing announcement from The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA):
… Read More ...As a needlework designer, have you debated about bringing your counted thread or embroidery designs to a trade show? You know how important it is to be
Tutorial: Rainbow button sampler
Rachel of Lines Across My Face shows us how to create this cute and colorful little framed stitchery. See her tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Lisa Jordan
Stones–felted, embroidered, and embellished with natural materials–become members of Lisa Jordan‘s Conversations with the Residents series. On her lil fish studios post, she says,
… Read More ...Often when I’m out woods-wandering I’ll find little mementos left by the woods-dwellers. Some of
Stitch for Children’s Hospital
Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint shares this announcement:
… Read More ...Needle Bug in Montgomery, Alabama is participating in the September fund raiser for Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. Pick up an ornament kit for $25 to stitch for a child visiting the Children’s
Enter Pat’s birthday giveaway
Our beloved Pat Winter is celebrating her birthday with a mondo giveaway! She’s including one delicious stitchy item for each year of her age. Awesome. Go to her blog post to see the loot and enter the contest before September … Read More ...
Learning while stitching for Jude
MarieE of colored thread launched her Stitch and Surface class by working with her students to create embroidered feathers for Jude Hill’s Magic Feather Project. Marie says,
… Read More ...In creating these feathers we talked a lot about various forms of
Posie ornament kits are available NOW
I look forward each year to Alicia Paulson‘s release of her new felt-applique and embroidery Christmas ornament patterns. They’re always accessible to stitchers with all levels of experience, customizable, and gorgeous. Alicia just revealed the 2011 pattern set on … Read More ...
Stitch Your Stash with Janet
You’re going to want to get in on the Stitch Your Stash contest over at Janet Perry‘s Nuts About Needlepoint. She says,
… Read More ...You need to register to participate and everyone who does will get some kind of prize.
Why Macramé Fell Out of Fashion (And Why It Never Really Disappeared)
Macramé once had a moment where it felt completely unavoidable. In the 1970s, it was everywhere—plant hangers dangling in sunny windows, wall hangings covering feature walls, and chunky knotted accessories turning up in handmade markets and living rooms alike. Then, … Read More ...
Is “liking” the same as spamming?
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog has a lot to say about bloggers who use Facebook as a vehicle for contests, votes, and giveaways. Among other things, she points out that using features such as the “Like” button in this way violates … Read More ...
Filling with laid stitches
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread gives us a little tour of laid and couched stitches. Check out her post.… Read More ...
Make your own sparkling spider
Remember those gorgeous beaded spiders made by Kathy Shaw (Shawkl)? She’s sharing her secrets with us. You know your classic crazy quilt must have a pretty spider. Go to Kathy’s tute to find out how to make one… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered felt carrots
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shows us how to make felt carrot softies complete with feather-stitched fronds. A beautiful and safe addition to your wee one’s play kitchen. See her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Finishing a “stand up”
Emma of DMC Thread’s blog winds up her Halloween Pumpkin stitch-along by showing us how to finish the embroidery as a stand up–a small display piece. See her tute.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s … Read More ...