Art, patterns and techniques
“Bead embroidery” is such a paltry description for the artistry of The Lone Beader. Here’s her latest creation: a composition of two free-standing artpieces called Free Parking Spot. Go over to her blog and see the other-angle shots of … Read More ...
You knew it before I said it, didn’t you? This is a Mary Engelbreit quilt pattern, Basket of Flowers for Moda. Download the pattern free from Fab Talk blog.… Read More ...
Comfort Quilts Scotland is looking for willing hands and hearts to support their mission of giving “children and adults a hug through the medium of quilts – sick, disabled, traumatised, wherever the thought that someone else does care might just … Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog continues sharing the monogram wealth with the latest addition to her Celtic alphabet: T. Go to Mary’s blog to get the free patterns.… Read More ...
You know how hot selvages are. We quilters and seamsters just can’t stand to waste a sliver of our lovely cottons; so there’s a huge trend in sewing the selvages together and making something out of them. (Not sure you … Read More ...
Brilliant! Why haven’t we been doing this all along? French knots are perfect for embroidering messages in Braille. Add another layer of meaning to your hand-stitched projects! See the rockin tutorial over on Urban Threads.… Read More ...
Let’s suppose that your blog has been featured right here on CraftGossip. (It could happen. I’m always looking for new bloggers and interesting posts to share with CG Needlework readers!)
And let’s assume that you want the whole world to … Read More ...
Here’s a new, free hand-embroidery pattern from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. For suggestions about completing and using the Scrolly Medallion – and to download the design – see Mary’s post.… Read More ...
You’ll want to get in on this contest. Joanna Figueroa of Fresh Figs blog says,
… Read More ...We are giving away 1 Jelly Roll™, 1 Honey Bun™, 2 Turnovers™, a complete set of Patisserie patterns, and a surprise gift for the winner[s]
DJ of Prick and Stitch is My Craft blog is sharing her pattern for this seasonal beauty. She says,
… Read More ...This beautiful Easter egg pattern is easy for beginners to stitch and if you are experienced at greetings card embroidery you
Chloe Findlay-Harder of Tangled Thread blog is sharing three awesome cross-stitch charts with St. Patrick’s Day themes. Good luck choosing among them! Maybe you’d better go ahead and stitch them all. Get the charts.… Read More ...
Is that a cute little ladybug in the center of that button? I don’t think so. I think it’s a representation of female reproductive anatomy that is sure to make any feminist smile. Buy a felt brooch to express yourself … Read More ...
This tiny mixed-media dress, Aubergines Joy, is the artistry of Ruth Rae. Fabulous. See more details of this piece and more of Ruth’s work on her blog, My Creative Soul.… Read More ...
This week, doe-c-doe is treating us to a couple of vintage floral embroidery patterns in honor of the coming of spring. Sweet! Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Diane Gilleland has posted a tute on CraftStylish for making Dorset buttons – beautiful fasteners or embellishments, and a great way to use up leftover bits of lovely fibers. See the tute.… Read More ...