Quick! Add this to your Christmas wish list! SharonB starts a new round of online classes soon. You can take Sumptuous Surfaces (beginning March 11 and running for six weeks) for only US $60.00! See SharonB’s blog, Pin Tangle, … Read More ...
Last-minute help from Cheryl Fall
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, offers this assistance:
… Read More ...We can all use a little last-minute inspiration for handmade gifts. The inspiration for this project came from a grove of trees outside of Spokane, Washington.
It’s quick-to-stitch as
New multi-language stitch glossary — FREE!
Just look what Avo Meri has done now! She has put together an illustrated stitch glossary in Portuguese, English, Italian, French, and German. This new tool is especially helpful to me as I struggle (being fluent only in English) to … Read More ...
A Curated Collection of Free Christmas Embroidery Patterns
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
14 will win Designs in Machine Embroidery
Here’s the latest fabulous Happy Holidays Giveaway from Sewforless.com:
… Read More ...Most embroiderers are familiar with Eileen Roche … and Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine. If not – you had better start commenting because we are giving away THREE subscriptions to
Weekly giveaways from JMD Designs
Did you know that Janet Davies of JMD Designs has a special blog just for weekly giveaways? I’m serious. Each Sunday, there’s a new post and a new opportunity to win one or more of Janet’s lovely designs. The blog … Read More ...
Free chart: Torah needlepoint
Reader Annette Berlin alerted us to a lovely Torah needlepoint design on Craftstew that is especially appropos as Hanukkah is being celebrated around the world. Craftstew says,
… Read More ...What is a Torah? Imagine a bible, handwritten on cowskin parchment, and rolled
Fanciful, free designs from France
Catherine Lannez of Fils, aiguilles et chamallows has a special affection for donkeys, which has inspired her to create a whole series of embroidery designs featuring her favorite animal. Only a few of the variations are shown here. Browse her … Read More ...
Free design from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk is sharing the second in her series of free hydrangea designs. Yea! You can print the image on fabric and embellish it with ribbons, beads, and embroidery. Or you can print it on paper. Wouldn’t it be … Read More ...
Embroidery kits for children on Etsy
Portuguese reader Meri sent us this heads-up:
At Christmas this is a good shop for a little needlework gift for introducing embroidery to children !
And she is so right! Take the listing for the kit pictured here, for … Read More ...
Naughty crafters confess
Remember the Urban Threads Naughty Christmas Giveaway I told you about? Confessions of crafting mayhem have been coming in, and Karline is posting some of them out on the UT blog. If you’re like me, you always enjoy (1) a … Read More ...
Holiday goodies from Orna Willis
Run over to Orna Willis‘ blog right now and get in on the seasonal goodness!
You could win a complete kit from Dimensions of her Classic design (shown here). The kit contains the threads, ribbon, canvas, beads, needle and … Read More ...
Hand-stitch your gift tags
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching says,
… Read More ...Hey! If you’re trying to think of what to stitch for gifts, but are kinda stumped, how about stitching the gift tags? Dude, I totally have a tutorial for you here.
Tutorial: SRE poinsettia
Carol Daisy shows us how to stitch a simple silk-ribbon poinsettia — the perfect embellishment for a stocking or Christmas table linens. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out … Read More ...
Tutorials: Lakshmi shows us four new stitches
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas is showering us with wonderful hand-embroidery tutorials. She has put together several new videos on French knots, ring knots, and Lavangam work.
She also introduces us to a clever technique for … Read More ...