For the past year, Janet Granger, a follower of Sufi, has been stitching gorgeous prayer-bead boxes with Sufi emblems for a spiritual gathering in Germany. See the whole collection of boxes at Janet’s blog post.… Read More ...
Fluttering by
Wow! Look at the stumpwork butterfly Arlene White added to a round-robin crazy-quilt block! She says she asked the block’s owner “to send me some of the butterfly fabric so I could make her a 3D butterfly. I think he … Read More ...
Cool summer stitching
If you live in the northern hemisphere and it seems too hot for needlepoint–all that wool and a lapful of project–check out Janet Perry‘s tips for cool summer stitching. See her Nuts About Needlepoint post.… Read More ...
Hurry to win: Needle ID cards
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread reviews a handy tool for stitchers: Needle ID Cards from Access Commodities. And she’s giving away four sets of the cards! Go to her blog post to find out more and enter the drawing… Read More ...
Berlin work: Fluffy embroidery
Charlotte of Hanging by a Thread tells us a bit about the history of Berlin work and shows off some examples from a current commissioned piece. See her post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Susan S of Wisconsin
Susan S of Wisconsin created this block for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. My eyes are drawn instantly to the gorgeous organza ribbon flowers at the center, and as they I travel around the block I find one delicious surprise after … Read More ...
Tutorial: Damp stretching embroidery
If you press your finished embroidery–even if you press it face down on a fluffy towel–the stitches may be crushed. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread steps us through damp stretching, a process that smooths the ground fabric while preserving … Read More ...
Video tutorial: Basque stitch
Mary Corbet‘s instructional videos make even complicated embroidery stitches doable. Her latest is basque stitch. She says, “You can think of the Basque stitch as a combination of twisted chain stitch and buttonhole stitch, upside down.” It’s easier than … Read More ...
Free patriotic pattern
Just in time for Independence Day in the USA, here’s a patriotic doodle for your embroidery pleasure, thanks to Primitives by the Light of the Moon. Go to her blog post to get the design.
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Win a pretty scissors fob
Leslie of Leslie’s Art and Sew has been meeting the challenge of stitching a heart every day for a year by creating sweet embroidered felt scissor fobs. Each one is different; each is utterly charming. You can see them all … Read More ...
Tutorial: No-sew fleece octopus
I’m loving Abby Glassenberg‘s update of a classic kids’ craft. She says she spotted the instructions for a yarn octopus in a 1966 magazine. (I remember making one in Brownies about 1960–one of my first crafts!) You can get … Read More ...
Inspiration: Bead embroidery
Speechless. Bead embroidery for the Bead Journal Project by Robin Atkins of Beadlust. See the entire amazing piece at Robin’s blog post.
Tutorial: Sweet soft book
I can think of no better way to employ your applique skills than to create one of these adorable soft books! LeAnne Ballard from Everyday Celebrations shares her design and tutorial on Moda Bake Shop. See the tute.
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Stitching on sketches: Izziyana Suhaimi
The work of Izziyana Suhaimi is new to me, but I’ve instantly fallen in love with her combination of sketching and needlework. Thank you, Textile Arts Center, for introducing her. See more of her work at Lenora’s TAC post.… Read More ...
Tatting an edging for your wrist
Yarnplayer Marilee Rockley has been turning vintage edging patterns into gorgeous tatted bracelets. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...