It’s no secret that I love Junker Jane‘s monster dolls. What could make me love them even more? The bunny appliques on the shirts of these toddler monsters. Priceless! Go to the blog post for more views and clickable … Read More ...
Tutorial: Crazy-quilted journal cover
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) shares the pattern and central design for a crazy-quilted journal cover, and she explains the process step by step. Her next tutorial will introduce seam treatments and explain how to finish the journal cover. What a great … Read More ...
Mornin’, glory!
Richard Saja of Historically Inaccurate stitched this M for a special edition seed package of Heavenly Blue Morning Glories for the Hudson Valley Seed Library. The details of this embroidery are breathtaking. Go to his blog post for more views–images … Read More ...
Marketplace is reopening soon
I love Wee Folk Art Marketplace, the intermittent online store of Wee Folk Art that sells kits and materials for some of their favorite designs. Good news: The marketplace will reopen for two weeks, August 6 through 20. This may … Read More ...
New stitch tutorials from Mary Corbet
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has just added a bunch of new videos to her library of stitch tutorials. Among the newbies: buttonhole wheel, oyster stitch, fishbone stitch, and granitos. The site has more than 70 stitch tutes, and … Read More ...
Stitch length as a design element
Mollie of Wild Olive looks at how stitch length affects the character of an embroidered image and recommends applications for stitchy variations. See her post.… Read More ...
Learn cutwork from Royce
Royce of Royce’s Hub is sharing a series of tutorials on cutwork embroidery. She covers all the fundamentals, so even a beginner can tackle this beautiful technique. See the series.… Read More ...
Stitchin for the kids
I had so much fun last Friday night with my friend Anne, CraftGossip’s sewing editor, improvising little drawstring bags for The Jennifer Project. The bags already have been filled with goodies and are on their way to young cystic … Read More ...
New at TNNA
I need this t-shirt! Lazy Girl Joan Hawley spotted it at the TNNA needle arts trade show in Columbus, OH, in June. Go to her blog post to get the ordering link and see lots more new products for the … Read More ...
Deri goes Norse
Squeeee! Odin! With removable accessories, sparkly crocheted chainmaille, and a gruesome empty eye socket. At twice the usual size, this DeriDoll still stands only 18 cm tall. Want want want! See more views at Deri‘s blog post.… Read More ...
Stitch along in July
Pam Pederson (aka Kittykill) is hosting this month’s stitch-along on Feeling Stitchy with several adorable vintage patterns for your stitching pleasure. You can join the group or just stitch on your own. Either way, the patterns are free. See Pam’s … Read More ...
How Salley does it
I’m always awed by Salley Mavor‘s unique works of felt and embroidery, so I love it when she gives us peeks into her process. She’s hard at work on a project called Birds of Beebe Woods, and she … Read More ...
Video: How DMC threads are made
DMC Threads has posted a fascinating video that tells a bit of the history of their company and shows how they manufacture embroidery threads. If you love thread, you’ll enjoy spending five minutes with this tidbit. Go to the video… Read More ...
Laura’s wrinkle remover
If you add fusible web to fabric in preparation for applique, you’ve had this happen at some point. Somehow, the web and the fabric get bunched, and you wind up with ugly, permanent ripples or creases. Should you just throw … Read More ...
A trick for evenly spaced flower petals
Do you avoid embroidering flower motifs because it’s so hard to space the petals evenly and make them all the same length? (I do.) Mary Corbet to the rescue! Her solution is a snap for anyone with a computer and … Read More ...