Terry Dryden of Terry Dryden Needlework Designs has posted about ColourLovers palettes, which she is using, she says, “as an aid to paring down all the threads I pull for new designs.” Get the wisdom directly from Terry.… Read More ...
Stitch along with Janet Perry
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has posted her first stitch-along project. Her blog post says, “The idea behind this project is that we will stitch it together, one square at a time. The colors and threads will be … Read More ...
Embroidery rocks…literally
Check out this totally awesome animation! Architecture in Helsinki‘s “Like It or Not” is the score for an all-embroidery…um…cartoony kind of thingie. See it on YouTube.
And many thanks to Grace at Design*Sponge for pointing out this this … Read More ...
Lefties stitch, too!
Yvette Stanton of White Threads blog – a leftie, herself – has posted her six top tips for left-handed stitchers. She also notes, “I have wondered whether there is a market for left handed embroidery lessons – lessons for … Read More ...
Embroidery LOL
Moxie of We Are All Angry blog is producing these faux Scout badges with adult themes. I want a whole sash full! Awesome, Moxie!
Thanks to Becky Stern at Craftzine.com for pointing out this great needlework tidbit.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy felt rose
Anne of casserole blog tipped us off to an excellent tutorial by Mimi Kirchner for creating a beautifully simple felt rose. These roses would look as beautiful on Anne’s felt brooches (hint) as they do on Mimi’s famous dolls. See … Read More ...
Design your own applique
Sara Franklin at ThreadBangers walks us step-by-step through the process of making a simple fusible applique without a pattern. These are tried-and-true instructions with unlimited applications. Look at the tute and the video, and dream up your own garment … Read More ...
Free: Inspire online zine
Inspire: Free Online Craft & Decorating Magazine.
This craft resource rocks, and it’s free. What could be better?
A note from reader Karen said, “I came across this free monthly online magazine based in australia. There is a … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lizzy House
Young printmaker Lizzy House is about to emerge as a textile artist with Andover’s production of her first fabric line, LizzyDish. This isn’t her first art venture; but it’s the first that we can actually buy, cut up, and … Read More ...
Win Rosalie Quinlan patterns
Look (at left) what Rosalie Quinlan is giving away over on her blog:
The name of this pattern in ‘December’s Flight’. The pattern includes a punch-needle picture, two christmas stockings with Christmas stitchery and a blanket stitched applique cushion.
Three … Read More ...
Interchangeable patterns
Chloe Findlay-Harder of Tangled Thread blog has posted a tidbit that newbies will love and oldbies will be glad to be reminded of: Many cross-stitch patterns can be used for needlepoint! Chloe gives cautions and suggestions in her blog post… Read More ...
Enter the Lazy Days quilt contest
Quilting Gallery is sponsoring a new contest. Just e-mail a photo of your latest quilting project (even if it’s unfinished). You stand to win an adorable quilted wall hanging or some delicious fat quarters. Get all the details.
Contest … Read More ...
Win a Janome machine
ThreadBanger blog is having a hefty giveaway – one Janome sewing machine, and one Janome serger!
ThreadBanger says,
… Read More ...Here’s how to win:
1. To win the Janome Sewing Machine, send in your best on camera plea as to why you
There’s still time: Free La Fleur Debris pattern
To celebrate her birthday and the grand opening of her new online store, Heather Bailey is giving away patterns for this sweet fabric brooch. Heather’s blog says, “All orders received from Tues, August 12th through Weds, August 13th at 11:59pm … Read More ...
Tutorial: T-shirt quilt
Lilly Campbell has posted a divine tutorial for making a t-shirt quilt. The post is her farewell to CraftStylish as she heads off to college. It’s hard to believe this quilt (and this writing!) comes from one so young. … Read More ...
