Tatting expert Jane Eborall is sharing her pattern for this sweet tatted bracelet. Go to her blog post for the link.… Read More ...
Goldwork: Up close
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread has been letting us look over her shoulder as she tackles a new goldwork piece. The results are amazing–I could look at this embroidery all day. Go to her blog post for lots more views… Read More ...
See Victoria stitch!
The incomparable Victoria Crowder Payne (Freedom of Stitch) is out and about in the Kansas City area over the next few weeks. You can watch her stitch, or stitch with her, or (if you’re a kid attending JoAnn’s Kids Camp) … Read More ...
Win Lovey’s new book
You probably already know that the fabulous Lovey has published a book that shares her techniques for fabric photo collage. To celebrate reaching 500 blog followers, Lovey is giving away a copy of Fabric Photo Memories! Go to her blog … Read More ...
Le Petit Prince
Squee! The Little Prince as a bitty DeriDoll! Go to Deri‘s post to see his awesome epaulettes.… Read More ...
A kitty to remember
So sweet! When her friend’s kitty passed away, Amy of Lucykate Crafts made her this little cuddle-kitty as a comfort and memorial. RIP, sweet Onion. See more at Amy’s blog post.… Read More ...
Embroidery Inspiration: Ludmila’s flowers
Ludmila I of Russia embellished this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project with a profusion of flowers in a variety of styles. Go to the blog post for an image you can click to enlarge so you can enjoy … Read More ...
Artist interview: Di van Niekerk
Needle artist Trish Burr interviews the queen of ribbon embroidery, our beloved Di van Niekerk. Go to Trish’s post to learn a bit more about the artist behind all those gorgeous roses.… Read More ...
Make an embroidery kit in a tin
Check out this clever idea by Haley Pierson-Cox of Craftzine.com. She says,
… Read More ...I’ll show you how to make your own travel embroidery travel kit, complete with a magnetic pincushion, a needle-holding magnet, and a removable organizer pouch with special
Country Bumpkin in the USA
Sometimes I wish I lived in Australia so I could attend needlework classes at Country Bumpkin headquarters. You, too? Here are some awesome opportunities for folks in the USA to get a little Aussie needle flavor. Country Bumpkin’s e-newsletter announces,… Read More ...
New: Artist-size PC
Plastic canvas lovers: heads up!! Cottage Mills is about to release artist-size sheets of plastic canvas! Their news release says,
… Read More ...After much anticipation the QuickCount Artist size (22 5/8” x 13 5/8”) plastic canvas is now in production and ready
Recent stitch tutorials
(1) Buttonhole stitch with picot from Big B
(2) Diagonally striped raised band from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(3) Stem stitch rose with knotted center from from Humming Needles
(4) Lock stitch from Artistic Fingers
(5) Pistil stitch from Artfabrik
(6) … Read More ...
Looks good enough to eat
Eeeep! A beaded cheeseburger by The Lone Beader!! Go to her blog post for an image you can click to enlarge.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tat around a bead
Love this bracelet? Yarnplayer Marilee Rockley explains how to tat a ring around a bead. See her tute.… Read More ...
Use garment canvas for wearable tapestry
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint clues us in about garment canvas–needlepoint fabric that has no sizing, stretches slightly, drapes like fabric, and can be washed and dried. It may be the secret behind these tapestry-like garments from Dolce & … Read More ...