These gorgeous little reticules were created by Viv of Hen’s Teeth mostly of vintage embroidery, lace, and appliques. What could be more perfect for a bride or her mother on that special day. See more at her blog post. … Read More ...
A Keepsake Family Portrait To Stitch
Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey of creativity and sentimentality with a truly special craft idea – the Handprint Embroidery Keepsake! Picture a unique “family portrait” delicately crafted with superimposed outlines of the hands of Dad, Mom, and the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Basketweave goldwork
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows an unusually padded technique for basketweave goldwork. She notes that, if you’re not into goldwork, the technique works equally well with regular embroidery threads. Check out the tute.… Read More ...
For stitch artists down-under
If you’re a Southern Hemisphere stitcher, you’ll want to get in on this traveling exhibition. Go to the site for details. And thanks so much to Erica Spinks of Creative Dabbling for sharing the announcement.… Read More ...
A buggy design
I thought I already had the maximum possible love for Feed Dog. And then he did this: a felt-applique square based on a Charley Harper design. Be still my heart! See more at Feed Dog’s post.… Read More ...
Stitch your own iPhone cover
Check this out!!! You can stitch a custom cover for your iPhone!!! The kits, available online from Connect Design, include the perforated cover, some design charts, floss, and a needle–and sell for US$18.00. Go to the listing to find … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bird softie
Lolly Chops shares a pattern and tutorial for a sweet birdie with unlimited possibilities for variations and embellishments. Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Contemporary filet darning
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs walks us step-by-step through a contemporary filet darning interpretation of her seahorse design. I think the dimensional border she created is as beautiful as the central motif. Go to her blog post to see … Read More ...
Stitch on the beach!
Amy of Amy Stitches sent us the heads-up about an awesome-sounding stitching retreat taking place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (USA), in October. The event’s site says,
… Read More ...We are going to have a great year in 2011!!! As usual, we
Tutorial: Pebble doll
Anna Branford shares her technique for creating this sweet pebble doll–perfectly huggable and textural for little hands. She says the project is appropriate for those with beginner skills, but imagine the lengths to which a more experienced stitcher could … Read More ...
Support the spread of poisons
Victoria Crowder Payne invites your support for creating the Sinister Stitch exhibit and documentary. Her Kickstarter site describes the exhibit:
… Read More ...A mixed media embroidered collection consisting of 13 ancient poisonous botanicals anchored by a central personification of the Mandrake Root’s
Delicate security
Amazing! Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story says lace fences, designed by a Dutch firm, are now available in the USA and Europe. When I win the lottery, I am SO getting one of these. See more photos at Tricia’s blog … Read More ...
Some tough softies
Mulder and Scully by DeriDolls. Yipee!!! See more wonderfulness at the DeriDolls blog.… Read More ...
Have you twilled?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives us a look at twilling–embroidery on quilts using the Palestrina stitch. See her post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: grrl+dog
grrl+dog created these sweet little house brooches. My shirt needs a whole neighborhood! See more at her blog post.… Read More ...