Marjolein of Threads and Patches shares her technique for creating ribbonwork pansies. It’s not as hard as the finished results suggest. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
Free pattern: ‘Love Bug’
Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern for this adorable Love Bug felt doll. Make one to deliver a message to your valentine. Or follow her lead and make a whole conga line of little lovers! Go to her post for … Read More ...
Win a copy of ‘Inspirations’
Paloma of Three Kitchen Fairies has posted a lovely review of Country Bumpkin’s Inspirations embroidery magazine. I totally agree with her take on the value of this beautiful publication. Two readers will win a copy of the issue she reviewed. … Read More ...
Tatreez: Palestinian embroidery
Cristy of Lots of Neat Stuff gives us a quick look at Palestinian embroidery, known as tatreez, that uses cross-stitch patterns almost like code to convey cultural information. See her post.… Read More ...
New from Kreinik: Reflective Yarn
Kreinik Threads has introduced a new fiber that’s creating a lot of buzz. The Kreinik blog describes it:
… Read More ...Kreinik Reflective Yarn is a carry-along fiber with light-reflecting properties. It’s part polyester and part glass beads (which gives it a sort
Learn from The Lone Beader
If you live near or can get to Salem, Massachusetts, on January 27, you can take a live class from The Lone Beader, herself! In the six-hour, intermediate-level course, you’ll create this adorable corgi pin. Class size is limited, … Read More ...
Choose split stitch for padded outlines
When you’re stitching a design that needs a padded outline, does it matter what kind of outline stitch you use? Mary Corbet says it does! And her blog post shows clearly why split stitch is a much better choice than … Read More ...
Inspiration: Anna L
Anna L of Russia came up with a unique finish for her 12 Crazy Quilt Journal Project blocks for 2012. Smart! And beautiful. Go to the blog post for an image you can click to enlarge.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Felt ladybugs
These ladybug soft sculptures are as practical as they are cute: They’re pin cushions! With heart-shaped spots, they make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for stitchers! Get the free pattern from Creative Breathing blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Blackwork journal cover
Kerry of Star-Shaped and Shiny used a classic blackwork pattern to spiff up the cover of a Mokeskine journal. This easy embellishment elevates any softcover notebook into a beautiful gift or a bit of luxury for yourself. Her technique for … Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered calendar
Kelly of Craft Your Style tipped me off to the first installment of a year-long craft project on her blog. She says,
… Read More ...This detailed step-by-step DIY shows how to make the first month of a stitched calendar! Beginners will learn
Get Bustle & Sew for $1
Don’t miss this fantastic offer! If you subscribe to Bustle & Sew e-zine before January 31, the site says
… Read More ...…you’ll receive the current issue of the Bustle & Sew Magazine immediately for just $1. Then after 28 days you will
Get free pearle cotton!
Jump on this generous offer from The Art Needlepoint Co. The company’s blog says,
… Read More ...Let us know three reasons why you love needlepoint or three things you would like to learn about needlepoint and we will send you three
Janet gets the jump on January sales
Janet Granger has already started her January sale of miniature stitchery kits! This is the perfect time to stock up. Her e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Everything on my doll’s house needlepoint kit website is in the January Sale – from needlepoint kits
Free tutorial: Liberty Patchwork Pup
Admit it: This is the cutest scrappy dog you ever saw! Helen of Bustle & Sew says, “A great make to use up fabric scraps – and an easy way to create patchwork with hexagons without paper piecing too!” Go … Read More ...