Art, patterns and techniques
You have plenty of time to finish this seasonal plastic-canvas project before Christmas arrives. Get started now.
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There’s been a lot of activity on the inchie scene lately. Inchies are 1″x1″ works of art, most often composed of fabrics and stitches. The Lone Beader has, in her inimitable way, taken inchies to the next level by beading … Read More ...
Yes! Mimi Kirchner‘s pattern is now available for her Tiny World pincushion. She says,
… Read More ...This PDF pattern is 21 page and includes pattern templates, written instructions and over 40 step-by-step photographs. Supplies needed for this project include- a tea
Mirela has posted a tutorial on Instructables that shows us step by step how to embellish a garment with simulated needle felting. Mirela uses free-motion embroidery over natural fibers to create a nontraditional applique. Get all the details.… Read More ...
Look at this amazing stumpwork applied to a bitty pin tin. The mushroom design will soon be available free from Windflower Embroidery. Go to the blog to see additional views of the design and more examples of fantastic dimensional … Read More ...
I’m fascinated by this project that Becky Stern found in Craftzine.com‘s flickr pool. Contributor NewandDifferent is embroidering on wood! I’m not brave enough to attempt needlework on hardwood. But you may find me hanging around the model-airplane section of … Read More ...
Wow. Look what Rachel of Cornflower Blue Studio is doing with French knots! You can see more of her work. Just go to the blog. And click on the images to see close-ups.… Read More ...
These felt bon-bon rings are a hand-stitcher’s dream. They work up quickly and can be personalized in infinite ways. Start stitching now for end-of-year teacher gifts or party favors. See the tutorial on Julie Collings‘ blog, the adventures of … Read More ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this design, Woodcut Rose, for your personal use. The chart is suitable for needlepoint or cross-stitch. Janet says, “It’s small, about 40 stitches by 50 stitches, so it’s small enough to make … Read More ...
Each time Megan Ileana posts new work of embroidered art, I get excited all over again. Go see the latest uploads on her blog, Threadbare, and be inspired.… Read More ...
Get these vintage border-embroidery patterns — free for personal use — from Stitchado Handmade.… Read More ...
Look what you can get on Pimp Stitch! The stitching divas are sharing this adorable Love Bugs pattern for hand embroidery. Go get it.… Read More ...
Colleen of CraftPad shares this idea for getting your little one started in stitching. She slipped a piece of loose-woven jute into a large embroidery hoop and gave it to her young daughter with some bright flosses, plastic embroidery needles, … Read More ...
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another Sunbonnet Sue embroidery pattern. This time Sue and her friend Hannah have been gathering eggs. So sweet. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More ...
This beautiful vintage embroidery pattern is free from Claudia of Stitchado Handmade. Claudia has declared May to be her “embloggery month,” and she plans to post a vintage pattern each day with a big giveaway at the end of … Read More ...