Corinne of so september is working up shop wares in preparation for the holiday season. I’m not sure of her intentions for finishing these little shisha-based ornament stitcheries. I hope she’s planning to leave them framed in the hoops. Wouldn’t … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Book review: The Beaded Edge
The exquisite designs in The Beaded Edge
by Midori Nishida are perfect for finishing and embellishing needlework projects. Crazy-quilters, in particular, will go mad for these delicate, sumptuous adornments. If you don’t yet crochet, this book will motivate you to … Read More ...
Studying a vintage needlelace jacket
Hannah of enbrouderie shares an amazing Sandy Starkman needlelace jacket, found by her mom in a thirft store for $7! Her first post is a series of close-up photos of the needlework. The second post is a bit of speculation … Read More ...
More lessons from Mary
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread continues her series on embroidery basics with
5 Things You Need to Know About Hand Embroidery Fabric
and
5 Things You Need to Know About Hand Embroidery Needles
Be sure to check them out.… Read More ...
Inspiration: pilli pilli
Just a light touch of embroidery kicks this pencil pouch up to the next level. I love pilli pilli‘s design sense. See more at her blog.… Read More ...
Hot! Summer Giveaways!
Jane LaFazio of JaneVille has put together a list of links to Hot! Summer Giveaways on the blogs of her artsy friends including Judy Coates Perez, Lyric Kinard, and Melanie Testa. Visit the blogs on the days indicated in the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Add embroidery to a veil
Mamameme has posted a tutorial on Instructables for adding embroidery to a bridal veil. She says the example
… Read More ...…is fairly simple to meet the bride’s request, but you could make it as intricate as you like or add beads or
Video: Dimensional stitch
Victoria Crowder Payne‘s Sinister Stitch Chronicles video series continues with “Episode 3: Dimensional Stitch.” She says,
… Read More ...I talk about the multiple personalities of the French Knot and discuss working the Monkshood/Wolfsbane piece on opposite sides of the same fabric.
911 tribute update
Earlier today, I told you about the 911 Memorial Tribute exhibit being put together by The Dream Rocket project. I just received a follow-up message from Jennifer Marsh that the exhibit, which recognizes the tenth anniversary of the September … Read More ...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
The Lone Beader has completed her beaded painting of Radio City Music Hall. Incredible detail. Scroll through her blog to review this project’s development.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Oooh, La La
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross-stitching is celebrating her third blogaversary with a fantastic giveaway. The winner will receive all the Parisian goodies shown in this photo. Go to her blog post to enter before August 28.… Read More ...
Make a beaded bouquet
Xavec has posted a tutorial on Instructables for creating a gorgeous beaded wedding bouquet. She says,
… Read More ...In this instructable, I will show you one method of making a beautiful bouquet for your wedding. This is a great project because not
Inspiration: Ivory Blush Roses
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses has completed her cream and white crazy quilt. So lovely. There is so much exquisite detail to see in this work–like this flower of cast-on stitch. Go to her blog post to see close-ups of … Read More ...
Short notice: Submit your art for a tribute exhibit
Jennifer Marsh of The Dream Rocket sent us a heads-up that fiber art submitted to the project that also fits the theme 911 Memorial Tribute will be displayed in New York City–exact date and location still to be determined. If … Read More ...