Art, patterns and techniques
This is possibly the most fabulous artist-in-residence opportunity available anywhere. Imagine spending three weeks creating art at the spectacular Grand Canyon. The call for entries says,
… Read More ...Grand Canyon National Park’s Artist-in-Residence Program seeks artists whose work is engaged in issues
This new kit from Janet Granger makes me wiggle with delight. A teeny tiny needlework frame to display itsy bitsy needlework in your dollhouse. Or to stand prettily on an end table and fascinate passersby. Go to Janet’s blog post … Read More ...
Faith of Ordinary Mommy Design wanted to use some doilies crocheted by her grandmother in her decor. So she mounted them on fabric and hooped them up. Brilliant! Learn the technique from her blog post.… Read More ...
If you’ve thought about trying embroidery but you’re afraid it’s a bit too complicated, Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting will boost your confidence. Her post covers the basics from tools and materials to simple stitches and troubleshooting. Check it … Read More ...
Mollie Johanson is so clever! When you see her method for creating yoyo magnets, you’re going to say, “Why didn’t I think of that!” Go to her Wild Olive blog post to see how it’s done.… Read More ...
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to make this frayed-edge flower from scraps of felt and cottons. So sweet! (I’m thinking: Mother’s Day brooch.) Go to the tute.
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This new design is free from the Stitching Cards web site. The prick-and-stitch pattern–intended for embroidery on paper–is suitable for a bookmark or greeting card. Get the PDF download.
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Lady Shuttlemaker is celebrating the fifth anniversary of her Etsy shop by giving away a copy of her book of tatting patterns, Royal Diadem. Go to her blog post to enter before February 26.… Read More ...
Heather of Tatted Treasures explains the whys and hows of blocking a tatted work. Take your project from the rumpled look on the left to the polished look on the right in a few simple steps. Go to Heather’s tute… Read More ...
Mollie of Wild Olive is sponsoring her first-ever stitch swap! She says,
… Read More ...We’ll each be creating a small piece of embroidery, and mailing it off so we can each receive a bit of hand-stitched happy mail! It seems to me
Tiffany of Bloesom Living blog is giving away a US$ 75 gift certificate to Knock Knocking, the Etsy shop of Agnes Blum, creator of handmade wreaths and other felt objets. Go to the blog post to enter before February … Read More ...
Designer Heather Bailey is sharing her pattern for this sweet nosegay of felt violets. She points out that they work well on a headband, ponytail holder, notecard, or gift. Or you can download her Square Deal Pincushion pattern (also free) … Read More ...
Sara of Sew Sweetness is having an epic giveaway: the five packages of Pellon embroidery stabilizers shown here. Wow! Go to Sara’s blog post to enter before February 24.… Read More ...
These awesome throw pillows are the work of newbie stitcher Claire Thomas. She says, “I haven’t really embroidered much before, and once again instead of learning the ‘proper’ technique I jumped in and decided to create some cushions on … Read More ...
Jen Mullen of Bayou Quilts and Dolls creates, among other things, lovely prayer flags by hand-embroidering her eco-dyed fabrics. In case you’re not familiar with prayer flags, the blog of the Prayer Flag Project says,
… Read More ...Each flag is created in