We can always expect something new and exciting from ShanShan of Tinytoadstool. And the imminence of spring has inspired her to create a new series of fiber art necklaces. Fabulous! Go to her blog post to see more photos.… Read More ...
How to wrap a hoop with fabric
Allison of Little Lovelies is sharing a great tutorial. She says,
… Read More ...As I was working on this, I realized that it was actually looking a little too simple with only two colors and the wood hoop…Wrapping an embroidery hoop is
Tips for stitching on the road
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik has some excellent tips for stitching while traveling in a car. Funny…but true! See her post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Rock ‘n’ Roll Falcon
If, like me, you love the rock ‘n’ roll falcon on a certain fast-food commercial, then you’ll adore this original embroidery design by Leah of Zombies Wearing Helmets. Best of all, the pattern is free (for personal use, of course) … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork beaded blackberry
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love created this gorgeous stumpwork blackberry by embroidering beads on a slip and then attaching it to her ground cloth. Sounds hard, right? Not so much. Especially if you follow the excellent tutorial she’s sharing … Read More ...
Embroidery bonanza at The Making Spot
Don’t miss the week of awesome embroidery posts over on The Making Spot in honor of Embroidery Month. Posts so far include an interview with Emily Peacock, a reprise of Floresita‘s couching post from Feeling Stitchy, an interview … Read More ...
Free vintage embroidery pattern
Helen of Bustle & Sew is sharing this sweet 1918 embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to download it.… Read More ...
Seeing things Gina’s way
Gina of Fan My Flame developed an eye infection that required an eye patch. So she took advantage of the situation to express herself in embroidery! Totally awesome. Much more interesting than the usual pirate look. See more at Gina’s … Read More ...
How to use a curved needle
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains when you need a curved needle and how to use one. See her post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Smaranda B
I love this twist on crazy-quilting by Smaranda B of France. Her CQ Journal Project block combines animals prints, unusual crocheted trims, and shisha embroidery into a composition that invokes Africa. Lovely! Go to the blog post for a clickable … Read More ...
Boys like to stitch
The hand in that photo belongs to an adorable little boy who is learning to stitch at Mama’s knee. See more photos at Flaming Nora‘s blog post.… Read More ...
Make a matchbook needlebook
Stalking Pinterest pays off if you actually create some of the crafts you find there! Evidence: Allison of Little Lovelies pinned a tutorial from Make It Do for creating little matchbook needlebooks. She says,
… Read More ...These were easy and quick to
Easter has arrived at Roxy Creations
Possibly the cutest Easter bunny softies and totes ever. Designed and stitched by Rachel of Roxy Creations. See more–including the link to her Etsy shop–at her blog post.
Ed. note: Rachel did not ask or compensate me to post … Read More ...
Buy a pin for a sheep
Let’s all buy one of these beautiful pins by Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife! We’ll look spiffy, and we’ll help needy families. Jacquelynne says,
… Read More ...For those of you who don’t know about my pins…. I make them all by hand,
Inspiration: Claudia W
When I first glimpsed this block, I literally gasped aloud. Claudia W of Austria created it for the CQ Journal Project 2012. While it salutes traditional crazy-quilting through its use of piecing and seam treatments, it is a decidedly modern … Read More ...