Waterrose blog is a treat I’ve been enjoying for some time now; so I especially enjoyed the interview with Rose, the blog owner, by Bari Ackerman on We Love French Knots. Get to know Rose a bit and … Read More ...
Plain to pretty with a few stitches
When Jane LaFazio saw a pretty embroidered sweater in a shop for $128, did she reach for her plastic? Of course not! She dashed home and added some sweet stitching to a favorite cotton cardigan. So pretty! See more views … Read More ...
What’s your stand on copyright?
Leah Day‘s blog is seldom political or controversial. The Free Motion Quilting Project treats us nearly every day to a new video tutorial demonstrating a technique or pattern for free-motion quilting. So I was surprised to see a long … Read More ...
Semi-embroidered little lovely
Embroidered leaves. Silk flowers. So simple. So completely brilliant. See more views of this rockin hoop by Allison at her Little Lovelies post.… Read More ...
Stretch before you craft
It has never occurred to me to “warm up” physically for crafting, but it makes perfect sense. I just watched a video by Deb Roby–a crafter and personal trainer–over on Diane Gilleland’s CraftyPod. Simple stretches. No big deal. … Read More ...
Win a Perfect Pleater
Art quilter Cheryl Sleboda created this sweet fabric rosette with just one essential tool: the Perfect Pleater. She says it’s a must-have for any project where you want tiny, perfect pleats. And she has an extra, so she’s giving it … Read More ...
Giveaway: Hunger Games stitchery
If you saw the Hunger Games movie, you probably memorized the sweet lullaby that pops up from time to time. The Cotton Floozy loved Rue’s Lullaby so much, she committed it to stitch, and now she’s giving the hoop away … Read More ...
Inspiration: Kelsey Viola Wiskirchen
Give yourself a little joy today: Go over to Deborah Schlegel‘s Art Threads blog and check out her review (with great photos) of a current exhibit of the fiber art of Kelsey Viola Wiskirchen, Handed On. These delicate … Read More ...
New site, new CQ giveaway
Thearica Burroughs is having a grand renaming and reopening of her online shop, Crazy Quilting Supplies. She says,
… Read More ...To celebrate I am giving away 2 beautiful boxes FULL of laces, charms, buttons, embellishments and thread!
1 box for a
New from Kelly Fletcher
New Kelly Fletcher patterns! Yea!!! Kelly says,
… Read More ...Dewy Mornings and Hazy Days are patterns for two plush white cushions featuring circular hand embroidery designs of fresh spring bulbs and bright summer blooms. The cotton cushions measure 50x50cm and white cotton
Tutorial: Embroidered letter canvases
Rachel of Lines Across shares a tutorial for an embroidery project with a distinctly modern flair. Stitching on small canvases, she reveals her initials in the negative space. And you don’t have to limit yourself to initials. This would be … Read More ...
Texas stitchers thank you!
In October and December, I told you about the efforts of Shari Jensen and the Stitchmap Yahoo Group to gather and share stitchy stash with women in eastern Texas who lost their homes to widespread wildfires. Shari’s March 29 … Read More ...
Stitch a teacher thank-you
Here’s a brilliant idea for expressing your gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week! Bethany of Finding Pins and Needles had her son Caleb write a thank-you message to his teacher. Then she reproduced it in embroidery and incorporated it into a … Read More ...
Punky stitches to wear
A perfect example of edgy contemporary embroidery–as an artform and as adornment–is this Tank Girl brooch by Betty Delights of the UK. Her Etsy shop intro says,
… Read More ...I do not use patterns. I choose my design and hand draw onto
Free pattern: Tatted bookmark
The pattern for this pretty clover bookmark designed by Esther Leavitt is free from Craftown.com. Go to the post.
