I’m enthralled by the design choices and techniques of Facile Cecile. No, really…enthralled. Every time I visit her blog, I get caught up studying the photos of her remarkable work, and time slips by unnoticed. The same thing might … Read More ...
Tutorial: Grumpy Cat brooch
If you haven’t already noticed, I have mad love for Tardar, the web’s famous Grumpy Cat. So I squealed aloud with delight when I came across this adorable Grumpy Cat brooch by Lauren of LDP. And I squealed some more … Read More ...
Video tutorial: No-knot blanket stitch
Here’s a great tutorial from Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World for a stitch-of-a-thousand-uses. Wendi says,
… Read More ...Not only do I show you how to blanket stitch – I show you how to do it without any knots. No knots! So
Inspiration: Speedie Beadie
I’m in love with this art doll by Dot of Speedie Beadie. The all-over bead embroidery thrills me…and that hair! That hair! Eventually, this sweet girl will be riding a dragonfly. In the meantime, you can enjoy other views (the … Read More ...
How to get great machine-embroidery results
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f you sometimes get unexpected (bad!) results when stitching a machine-embroidery design, you may not be using the right stabilizer, fabric, or hoop tension. Urban Threads shares an awesome tutorial to help you get the results you want. See … Read More ...
How to embroider on eggs
I’m fascinated by hand-embroidery on real egg shells. Exquisite. I haven’t had the nerve to try it yet; but when I’m ready, I know where to go. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has put together an index of her … Read More ...
Whitework: Beautiful shadows
Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations reminds us that the beauty of whitework lies in its texture. She says,
… Read More ...I feel that textural pieces, really catch the eye and obviously which thread you use to accomplish it! In this piece
Tutorial: Covered buttons with tatted edging
Jon of Tat-a-Renda shows us how to make a covered button backed by a tatted motif. These would make beautiful embellishments for a plain shirt or sweater. Or add a pin and turn one into a brooch. Jon’s tutorial includes … Read More ...
Bill in stitches
Nostalgia! When I was in high school, I got to see the musical Oliver! at our new, fancy theater with a huge screen and an awesome sound system. All of the actors were wonderful; but my favorites were Shani Wallis … Read More ...
New art and a giveaway from Leonie
This is just a peek at an amazing work of fiber art by Leonie of Stitching with Attitude. Motivated by a challenge to create an artwork in any medium inspired by a science fiction novel, Leonie got her first … Read More ...
Make your pet some ears
Eeeep! Easter is just around the corner. Your pet needs a pair of precious bunny ears! You can make this set from an Abigail Michelle machine-embroidery design at SWAKembroidery.com. The ears are available in six sizes and 11 formats — … Read More ...
Even more free hand-embroidery designs
More free hand-embroidery designs
Free hand-embroidery designs
Two needlework publishers bring smocking forward
Two of our favorite publishers are joining forces! Check out this announcement from F+W Media:
… Read More ...F+W Media, Inc. (www.fwmedia.com) and Country Bumpkin Publications (http://www.countrybumpkin.com.au/) have formed a partnership to create a range of digital and physical products for