Hanna Andersson of iHanna’s Blog shares an outstanding collection of links to textile-art-related videos that we can view on the web. You’ll want to see all of these shows! Go to the list.… Read More ...
Follow Stitch Fest via Twitter feed
Here’s a most excellent heads-up from The Crafts Dept. at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia:
… Read More ...Can’t make it to NYC for Stitch Fest? You can still join in the fun by following our live Twitter feed direct from the event on
Photo and video tutes: Shaded buttonhole stitch
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas shows us how to complete shaded buttonhole stitch. She explains, “In this variation, most of the thread comes to the surface of the fabric.” See the photo tutorial. Or see the stitch in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Getting started with embroidery
Aimee Ray, author of Doodle Stitching, offers encouragement and a simple lesson to beginners on her blog, little dear tracks. She says,
… Read More ...I’m going to start posting more embroidery tutorials [Ed. note: YEA!], and I thought
Free desktop calendar from SharonB
SharonB‘s free desktop calendar for April is available now at Pin Tangle blog. Just look at that luscious crazy-quilting! Go grab it.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Knotted buttonhole stitch
Don’t miss TAST week 5 — knotted buttonhole stitch — over on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Easter
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 ...
Giveaway: Learn to Tat
TattingChic is celebrating her blogaversary by giving away a copy of Learn to Tat by Janette Baker plus a shuttle and some thread so you can put the book to use right away. To be eligible, you must have a … Read More ...
FREE: Convert images to needlepoint patterns
You can turn a photo or artwork into a needlepoint pattern.
This original article was updated to include relevant and working links.
Creating embroidered designs from your own images is a great way to customize your pastime and provide unique … Read More ...
Free design from Di
Here’s a gift from Di van Niekerk of Crafting Unlimited: a sweet illustration that is timed perfectly for northern-hemisphere stitchers. Di’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Titled Ever Watchful Sentries, this lovely painting by Serena Shaw is just perfect for embroidery, quilting,
Free desktop calendar from JMD Designs
April’s free desktop calendar featuring the stitching of Janet M. Davies is ready and waiting for you at the JMD Designs web site. Go get it.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Needlebook
Urban Threads treats us to a tutorial for a fun and practical project: an aged-looking hand-stitched needlebook. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...This one’s quick and easy, we promise. Coffee-staining makes the fabric look like it’s been hanging out in the
Tutorial: Embroidered fabric buttons
Mademoiselle Chaos shows us how to turn a standard button into a fabric-covered button. Enjoy the tutorial. Then think about embellishing yours as she did — with a bit of gorgeous silk-ribbon embroidery and beading. Luscious.
Looking for a … Read More ...
Try this Portuguese hem stitch
Meri of Agulhas da Meri finished this lovely linen traycloth with a traditional Portuguese decorative hem stitch. To learn how to get this effect, see Meri’s post.… Read More ...
Free patterns and charts
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 ...