Sarah Whittle demos closed feather stitch. See the tute.… Read More ...
Book review and giveaway: Art Cloth
Art cloth, as conceived by Jane Dunnewold, is fabric on which complex layers of color and image have been built up. Art cloth can become the background for collage, art quilting, embroidery or other textile arts. Or it … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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 … Read More ...
Free patterns: Embroidery and felt
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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 … Read More ...
Free charts: Needlepoint
(1) Cut the Cake by Cheryl Fall of About.com
(2) Pinwheel Quilt Block Pin Cushion from Nuts About Needlepoint
(3) Nine Berlinwork-inspired designs by Star via Nuts About Needlepoint
(4) Kilim pillow pattern by Stan Taylor via Craft Stew
(5) … Read More ...
An iPhone app for stitchers
Dig this announcement from C&T Publishing Blog:
… Read More ...Our new iPhone App, Judith Baker Montano’s Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Guide — Beginner’s, is now available for $4.99 on the iTunes App Store.
There are more than 50 basic
Stitch a greeting card
Lauren Davis (Crooked Sister) has posted her first tutorial, and it’s a winner. She shows us how to embroider a greeting card — a craft so dear to my heart! See the tute.… Read More ...
Get the skinny on Berlinwork
Janet Perry gives the lowdown on Berlinwork — a needlepoint fad of the 1830s and 40s. Get the details from Janet’s post on Nuts About Needlepoint blog.… Read More ...
Wash your embroidery — and your horse!
Mary Corbet‘s latest advice for caring for fine needlework is going to send stitchers running to veterinary supply stores and agri co-ops. Find out how and why Mary uses and recommends Orvus — a horse shampoo — from her … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chain stitch
Sarah Whittle demos chain stitch, a versatile basic that belongs in every embroiderer’s repertoire. See the tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Bascom Hogue
Oh, my goodness. Look what Bascom Hogue has been up to. He rocks so hard. See more on his Cottonwood Diner blog post.… Read More ...
Great idea: Painted batting
Patricia Eaton of Bird Nest on the Ground is showing off a technique that I have to try! She creates backgrounds for embroidered scenes by painting quilt batting. The surface cuddles up to the stitching in much the same … Read More ...
Free design from Di van Niekerk
Here’s a great freebie from Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited. Di says,
… Read More ...The Country Meadow series is always popular with embroiderers, and this month, I have a lovely gift for you to download for your collection. Print the