Cindy of Cindy’s Stitches in Time made these little birdie keychains as baby-shower favors. (Great idea!) You could do the same. Or wouldn’t this make a great project to do with kids! Cindy doesn’t provide a pattern, but you could … Read More ...
Great idea for mounting needlework
Beautiful and brilliant! Christine of Les petites croix de Christine mounted sampler bits in shallow fabric-covered boxes, arranged neatly within a frame. Christine made her boxes of matboard. But just imagine the possibilities. Cover little jewelry boxes and lids left … Read More ...
Video tutorial: Applique
Kim of DIY Dish did a segment on NBC/KSL’s Studio 5 about applique. See the video of the segment. Then download the PDF of free applique patterns used in the show. Go to the post.… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Stitching stones
I adore these felted stones embellished with embroidered lichen and moss. They’re the work of Lisa of lil fish studios. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Felt Christmas ornaments
Creative Breathing is celebrating Christmas in July by sharing patterns and instructions for a series of felt-applique ornaments representing Christmas around the world. See her Bavarian and Eskimo post. And be sure to bookmark her blog so you can … Read More ...
Stitching on found objects
Low-res, 8-bit digital images are perfect for replication in cross-stitch, as Moxie proves with her stitchery on found objects. According to AndrewS of Craftzine.com (who pointed out Moxie’s work), these pieces are intended for an upcoming show, Super I AM … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sinking goldwork threads
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to use a plunging lasso to pull goldwork threads to the back of the work. See her tute.… Read More ...
What to do with an old CD
I love this piece by Annet of Fat-Quarter for so many reasons. Two at the top of my list: It makes beautiful use of a bead-and-ruffle technique she learned from Luiz Vaz. And it’s mounted over an old CD–one … Read More ...
Heart on hand
What can you do with a teeny heart softie with a tiny ribbon rose? Make a ring! See the post on Le blog de Capucine_o.… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Tutorial: Embroidered ATCs
Hannah of iHannah blog demos how to turn a small embroidered work into a fabric Artist Trading Card. See her tute.
And many thanks to Diane Gilleland of Craftzine.com for sharing this find.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Debra Spincic Needle Work Artist
I have no idea how to categorize this awesome fiber art by Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio. Is it applique? Quilting? Embroidery? Whatever, if I were in the same room with this piece, I don’t know if I … Read More ...
What is this stitch?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is asking for readers’ help identifying the stitch used to create the flower at the center of this image. She suspects it’s a type of bullion stitch, and she issues this challenge:
… Read More ...I’m going
Buy beautiful things; help children
Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story clues us in to an opportunity to do “double good”: Let your purchases support both craftspeople and needy children. She says in part,
… Read More ...Several years ago, Wendy [Summer] was changing careers and wanted to get