Work continues on Shirlee Fassell‘s Crazy Art Quilt. The photo shown here is just one of the lovely images captured by Susan Elliott when she and Shirlee attended a CQ retreat recently. You’ll want to see every gorgeous close-up. … Read More ...
How to stitch on the fly
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting gives us a look at her process for creating this semi-improvisational sampler for a Hoopla swap. She includes a list of the stitches she used for each element. See her blog post.… Read More ...
Needleprint profiles Ruth O’Leary
I love it when two of my favorite blogs come together in mutual admiration and support, as in the marvelous profile of our beloved Ruth O’Leary on Needleprint blog. Enjoy Needleprint’s coverage of Ruth’s St. Cuthbert’s Banner project — and … Read More ...
Mimi lights the way
There is just no end to the creativity expressed by Mimi Kirchner through her Tiny Worlds series. (I simply cannot call these precious artworks pincushions.) She’s posted many beautiful new designs on her blog. I’m especially in love with … Read More ...
Get “Things We Love” blocks
If you missed some of the embroidered and appliqued quilt blocks in the Things We Love series from Among the Gum Trees, you’ve got another chance to download them. Jenny of Elephantz has listed links to each block released … Read More ...
Video tutes from Kreinik Threads
How to store framed needlework
If you need to put framed needlework into long-term storage, Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some tips for preserving it. See her post.… Read More ...
Men stitch bisht
Hannah of enbrouderie introduced me to bisht — a type of embroidery on men’s garments by men that is traditional in Saudi Arabia. Beautiful! If this artform is new to you, too, you’ll enjoy her blog post.… Read More ...
Kicking domestic arts up a notch
Abstract designs, needlepoint, organic forms. It must be the work of Japanese needle artist parpi of Cresus Artisinat! What are these little works? Coasters. That’s right. Parpi has a practical side. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Thinly veiled truth
I can’t believe I haven’t yet mentioned Susan Lenz‘s latest embroidered installation, I do/I don’t. I was awed by her sheer banners embroidered with text in earlier installation work. The progression to similar treatment of bridal veils is logical … Read More ...
Learn punchneedle embroidery
If you’ve been wanting to try punchneedle embroidery (sometimes called needlepunch), DMCThread’s Blog has got your back. A recent post shows you the tools you’ll need, explains the basics, and even provides a video. Go to the post.
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Make a matryoshka tooth fairy
Arlyna of Dragon & Phoenix blog designed this adorable matryoshka tooth-fairy pillow, and she’s sharing her pattern with us! Enjoy her blog. Or go directly to the PDF file.
Many thanks to sweet tidings blog for pointing out … Read More ...
Easy butterfly seam treatment
Vivienne of Anlabyhouse blog shows us the simple steps to creating a charming butterfly seam treatment. See her post.
And many thanks to KERRYKATIECAKES for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Learn Moorish and corduroy stitch
Get the new, free stitch journal pages for Moorish Stitch and Corduroy Stitch from Cheryl Fall‘s needlepoint blog at About.com. Go to the post.… Read More ...
Susan captures SharonB
Susan Elliott gets everything! In April, she attended CQ Adventure, a crazy-quilters’ retreat that attracted illustrious teachers from around the globe to Glastonbury, CT, USA. Among these luminaries: our beloved Sharon Boggon (SharonB of Pin Tangle), who … Read More ...