Oregon quilters joined together to create a quilt that honors the 107 U.S. servicewomen killed in Iraq – name by name. Included among the honorees is Jessica Ellis, 24, the only Oregon military servicewoman killed in Iraq, who died May … Read More ...
Getting started in machine embroidery
Sara of Sara’s Texture Crafts has posted a handy list of equipment she recommends for machine embroidery. Beginners, especially, will find this guide useful. Take a look.… Read More ...
Etsy find: bstudio
bstudio on Etsy incorporates silk-ribbon embroidery into greeting cards, framed pieces, and pillows that are elegant and deceptively simple. Her favorite background appears to be dupioni silk, which is the ideal complement to the ribbon embroidery. Wouldn’t this ring-bearer pillow … Read More ...
Giveaway at The Honeysuckle Tree
Tanya Marie Anderson at The Honeysuckle Tree is giving away this Emily Dickinson Bag by her alter-ego, The Sampler Girl. Post your name and e-mail address in a comment to this post no later than Monday, July 21. A … Read More ...
Win a trip to the Houston International Quilt Festival
Spotlight.com is sponsoring a quilt contest with one heck of a grand prize: A trip to the Houston International Quilt Festival valued at AUS $8,500! The site notes, “All you have to do is purchase the fabric for your quilt … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery pattern
A traceable pattern for this beautiful decorative corner is available free from Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Mary Corbet, the blog owner, notes that it would make the perfect setting for a monogram. Get the details and download.
Tat this maple leaf
Jeff Hamilton of Bridge City Tatting has posted a free tatting pattern for this Canadian maple leaf. He admits that he was a bit tardy for Canada Day this year, but you may want to go ahead and get started … Read More ...
Join the Stitchers’ Angel Project
You can get free embroidery designs and projects weekly, starting August 18, at Hugs from Helen blog, thanks to the new Stitcher’s Angel Project. Follow along, collecting designs for your personal use. Or participate in the swaps, making … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork embroidery
Stumpwork sounds like something sweaty done outside with a grinder. But in the needlework world, it’s a dimensional style of embroidery that can produce lifelike results. The Needlework Tips and Techniques site has posted a stumpwork tutorial that is appropriate … Read More ...
Feeling Stitchy finalists
Feeling Stitchy is running a series of interviews of the finalists in its hand-embroidered banner contest. Go read about the finalists and take a look at their designs. Then be prepared to vote on a winner soon.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Detached buttonhole stitch
If you’re looking for a great fill stitch for a large area of embroidery, detached buttonhole stitch may be your answer. A thorough tutorial is available from Tricia Wilson Nguyen of Thistle Threads. Many thanks to Jill Hall of The … Read More ...
Needlepoint on linen
Terry Dryden and McCall Miller have been experimenting with using needlepoint stitches on 18-count linen. Terry says, “There is definitely more ‘spring’ to the linen than the canvas, but still is taut enough for stitching.” Read more details and see … Read More ...
Get your quilt project published!
Stampington & Company, publishers of well-known art-and-craft magazines such as Somerset Studio and Belle Armoire, are slating four new publications for 2009, including Art Quilting Studio. Stampington is already calling for entries of readers’ work. Get your … Read More ...
Sue Bleiweiss giveaway
Sue Bleiweiss, blogger extraordinaire and publisher of Fibre&Stitch online magazine, is giving stuff away! Just comment on this post. For each 25 comments, Sue will draw a winner to receive the latest issue of Fibre&Stitch or the winner’s … Read More ...
In the know: Rotation stitching
Have you been hearing the buzz around the web about rotation stitching? It’s a strategy for working on multiple needlework projects at the same time. Cyn Stitches has posted a comprehensive explanation and rationale. Read the article and be … Read More ...
