Over on feeling stitchy blog, Carina has done a rockin interview of embroidery artist Penny Nickels. You’ll love it. Go see.… Read More ...

If you’ve fiddled with flat beadwork, such as these star ornaments by Jane of World Embroideries, then you know there’s a problem when you try to hang them up. They sag. Gravity grabs ahold of the beads, and your … Read More ...

Janet Perry offers guidelines for producing a random-seeming, scrap-bag project. Follow her rules, and you could make something as beautiful as Janet’s daffodil-inspired bargello. See the post.… Read More ...

Q: What’s the best thread length to use when stitching bargello? A: It depends. Bargello Needlepoint blog explains what you must consider and suggests some rules of thumb. See the post.… Read More ...

Sarah Whittle calls this delightful piece “a hand embroidery of a moth — it is chomping its way through the fabric to create buttonhole cut-work holes.” Brilliant! See the post.… Read More ...

Nicole of Astulabee blog is sharing a tutorial for teeny-tiny embroidered banners. My drab cubicle totally needs some of these! So cute. See the tute.… Read More ...

This sweet corner pattern – perfect for hand-embroidery on a tea towel – is a gift from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Mary’s also sharing ideas for colors and stitches that would look great with this design. Get … Read More ...

Kellie of Don’t Look Now blog has posted part 1 of the tutorial for her precious Honey Bunny applique. See the tute.… Read More ...

Barbara Bergsten says,

I have moved all my two color, two step Barbara Bergsten Designs Stitch Diagrams to my website. If you click on a thumbnail picture you will get a larger diagram that you can print. Hope they help

Laura J. Perin has come up with a beautiful combination of bargello and dimensional stitches! I’m thinking the color combo and theme would make a perfect handmade baby gift. Laura says the pattern is available on her web site. Sadly, … Read More ...

Mary Corbet‘s birthday is coming up, and she’s celebrating by offering a surprise giveaway on her blog, Needle ‘n’ Thread. If you know anything about Mary’s blog, then you know her giveaways are always fabulous. Go to her … Read More ...

Oh. My. Gosh. You know I’m a huge fan of Mimi Kirchner and her blog, Doll. I have actually dreamed about Mimi’s felt dolls and teacup worlds. I am so excited! Mimi has published a pattern and tutorial on … Read More ...

Bargello Needlepoint blog has good advice for dealing with errors in stitching bargello. It may be painful to take out the incorrect stitches; but it will end up hurting a lot more to leave them in. See the post.… Read More ...

mairuru is sharing her technique for embroidering and totally hand-stitching this charming potholder. See the tute.… Read More ...