Jennifer Heynen posted a rockin tip over on the Art Bead Scene blog. Print out free paper rulers and tape them down to your desk and workbench. (Transparent packing tape would seal them down well.) Like Jennifer, every time I … Read More ...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
My heart is pounding with joy. Look at Mimi Kirchner‘s latest tiny world. Pin trees in a pincushion landscape. Precious. See more photos on Mimi’s blog.… Read More ...
Artist interview: Jenny Hart
You’ll enjoy the interview of Sublime Stitching‘s Jenny Hart over on kittykill’s blog. Jenny’s hinting at some exciting future developments! Check it out.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Ribbon Alstroemeria
Oh, my goodness. Look what Susan Elliott has done now! She has come up with a way to make these accurate (but tiny) Alstroemeria from ribbon, perfect for adding to a CQ project. And she lets us peek over her … Read More ...
Free chart: Fall trees needlepoint
The chart for this beautiful fall needlepoint project, Breezes through the Treezes, is free for your personal use from Cheryl Fall, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog. Get the chart. And don’t miss Cheryl’s tips for working with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Organza carnation
The ribbon-flower techniques of Hifa (elisi dunyamiz blog) are new to me but very accessible. I especially love the blooms she creates from organza ribbon. Take a look at this carnation, for example. Gorgeous! Want to make one? See … Read More ...
Eye candy from Meri
You already know about the gorgeous embroidery created by Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog. But if you haven’t visited her blog lately, you should pay her a visit. These hydrangeas are just a few of the tasty bits of … Read More ...
New Halloween patterns from Badbird
Be sure to check out Andrea Zuill‘s new set of Halloween embroidery patterns. They’re more likely to make you say “awwwww” than “eeeeeeeeek,” although there are a few semi-scary skellies in there. You can get all five pattern sheets … Read More ...
Tutorial: Detached chain stitch
A new feature at the Hand Embroidery Network is the stitch of the day, which will accumulate eventually into Stitch A-Z. First up: detached chain stitch (lazy daisy). See the tute.… Read More ...
Free chart: Chats
Heads up, cat-loving stitchers! The chart for this French feline is free for your personal use from Les grilles de Liselotte. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Lynnette’s spoons
Lynette Andreason — famous for embroidery on metal — has been playing with old spoons. Mmmmmmmm. See the post.… Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Felt sachet
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this pretty and fragrant felt-applique sachet. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free chart: Cheery snowman
The chart for this cheery winter scene is free for your personal use from kaligrilles. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Embroidered autographs
Janna of Mustard Seeds blog shares a great project idea for any heritage-minded stitcher. She says,
… Read More ...While gathering heirlooms for my grandfather’s 90th birthday celebration, we came across this little peachy blouse that was embroidered by grandmother when she was
Stitch candy: cymberfloss’s floss
Prepare to hyperventilate. The hand-dyed embroidery flosses in the Etsy shop of cymberfloss are going to take your breath away. Go see for yourself!
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for sharing this find.… Read More ...