Art, patterns and techniques
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella continues her annual series of DIY Christmas ornaments with two new needlework-related cuties. See her tutorials for
Mommy and Baby Owls
Yarn snowmen
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Cute, cute, cute! Make this little deer to decorate a package or the tree. Add a pin to the back, and it also can be worn as a holiday brooch. Susi of Lilla Luise came up with the idea and … Read More ...
Orna Willis of Adorn would like to have your feedback about what kinds of product photos you prefer. Your reward for giving your opinion? You’ll be entered in a drawing for a grab-bag of Orna’s gorgeous threads and a miniature … Read More ...
Don’t miss the huge giveaway at The Curious Pug! There are lots and lots of awesome prizes, including six palettes of Jenny Hart’s new Sublime Floss! And one winner takes all! Go to the blog post for entry details… Read More ...
Jane Eborall is sharing her pattern for this beautiful Garden Snowflake. You know someone who needs at least one of these on her holiday tree. Maybe you! Go to Jane’s blog post for the link.… Read More ...
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread has completed the miniature Trevelyon’s Cap, and it is spectacular — everything we imagined it might be as we watched the project progress. Go to her blog post to enjoy views from every angle and … Read More ...
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shows us how to make a variety of adorable Christmas ornaments from one simple tree shape. Lots of photos make the steps clear and easy. See her tutorial.
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Jump on this sale right now! Orna Willis is offering 25% off on a range of her wonderful needlepoint kits! The sale is available only through her blog, so go to her post for all the details.… Read More ...
*shrieking with joy* Gangnam Style plushie posted on Channel Changers. If you’ve been in a coma or something for the past month (and if you have, please forgive my insensitivity), you may not know about this viral Korean pop tune … Read More ...
If you’ve enjoyed seeing all the creativity coming from the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012, maybe you should think about joining in the fun. Registration for CQJP 2013 is open November 1 through December 12. Go to Nicki Lee’s Ravioli … Read More ...
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing this beautiful pattern from her November e-newsletter. This is the month of Thanksgiving in the USA, so it’s the perfect time to be counting our blessings. Get the pattern.
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Susi of Lilla Luise has created some adorable merit badges especially for autumn, and she’s sharing the patterns and instructions. Go to her blog post to find out how to make some.… Read More ...
This project takes my breath away. Zaffy of opusanglicanum says modestly that she created a “replica of a large piece of medieval embroidery done entirely in naturally dyed wools and silk.” The detail of this work is astonishing. Go to … Read More ...
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella has fired up her annual ornament-making engine! Yea! Here are a couple of DIYs that are perfect for needleworkers. Make twine-covered bells and embellish them with all those scraps of trim you’ve been hoarding. Or … Read More ...
Maybe you’re a geek. If not, there’s surely a geek in your life. So you’d better go grab this adorable design from Urban Threads while it’s free! (It will be regular price beginning November 4.) Go to the download page… Read More ...