This Easter Egg Countdown bunting by Laura of Paint in My Hair counts down the week before the big day, Sunday to Sunday. If your wee ones (or you!) would enjoy this tradition, download Laura’s free pattern to make one.… Read More ...
Fancy finishes
I am seriously groovin on the edge finishes Debra Spincic uses on her small works of embroidered wall art. Go to her blog post to see these pieces and more up close. You’ll be glad you did.… Read More ...
Free needlepoint chart: Mini Mystery
The next Mini Mystery ornament is getting started at Two-Handed Stitcher. Go to Laura‘s blog post to get in on the fun.… Read More ...
Pretty little needlebooks
These gorgeous little needlebooks by Larissa of Mmmcrafts actually made me say Mmmmmmmm! Go to Larissa’s blog post to click and enlarge the image for study. It looks as if the items have sold out in her Etsy shop. But … Read More ...
Tutorials: Stitching travel packs
If you like to stitch while you travel, you’ll love two recent posts by stitchers who embroider on the go. Both are offering tutorials for handy (and beautiful) kits to make your stitching portable. The Go-Anywhere Case by Erin of … Read More ...
Win Lucky Jackson goodies!
The celebration continues at Feeling Stitchy! Lucky Jackson honors FS’s fifth anniversary with an awesome giveaway: One each of her three new embroidery patterns, Polaroid Love, Boot Love, and Pretty Dress. And she’s giving away one of her original works … Read More ...
Lace event in Australia
The Australian Lace Guild’s Exhibition 2012, The Four Seasons, will take place May 12-13 in Fullarton, South Australia. Get the details from the LaceNews post.… Read More ...
How to cut small felt pieces
I love the look of tiny felt applique embellishments, but all my bitty flowers and leaves end up shaped like blobs. Laura of Bugs and Fishes comes to my rescue (and maybe yours, too) with a tutorial about how to … Read More ...
Beading perfection
This gorgeous crazy-quilt block by Susie W of California is remarkable not only for the delicacy and precision of its seam treatments but also for its perfect application of beading. Brava! Go to the CQ Journal Project post for an … Read More ...
Couching. No, really.
Following along with the TAST challenge, Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations decided to try her hand at couching. And this is what happened. Holy mackeroly! So original and gorgeous, it makes me chair dance. See more at Chris’ blog post… Read More ...
Happy birthday, Feeling Stitchy!
In honor of Feeling Stitchy’s fifth blogaversary, Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive has created an adorable hand-embroidery pattern set. Go to the Feeling Stitchy post for the free download.… Read More ...
Meet needle artist Sarah Homfray
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread interviews needle artist Sarah Homfray and shares gorgeous photos of Sarah’s work. Go to Kathy’s blog to enjoy the article.… Read More ...
Stitching outside the box
Here are a couple of outstanding recent examples of extending the design in a print with embroidery. On the left, Sandy Larson gives an image dimension and blurs its borders with silk-ribbon leaves and tiny appliqued flowers that perfectly match … Read More ...
Remember to enter!
Just a reminder: You could win a US$25 gift certificate from Fiber on a Whim courtesy of Foto/Fiber 2012. Go to the giveaway post to enter before 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) March 5.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork pansy
Marjolein of Threads and Patches shows us how to create an embroidery perennial–the pansy–in stumpwork. You’ll want to bookmark this! Go to the first tute in the series.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery? Then check out these … Read More ...