Jane LaFazio of JaneVille is working up improvisational little squares for a class she’ll be teaching in March. They’re all eye candy. I especially love this one, where she has captured a key under a layer of organza. To see … Read More ...
Giveaway: Pinky Rose
Vicki of turkey feathers is giving away this adorable calico kitty, Pinky Rose–a sample doll she created for one of her books. If you’d like to get your hands on this sweetheart, go to her blog post to enter … Read More ...
Save problem fabrics with dye
Stephani Miller posts on Threads blog:
… Read More ...There’s no reason to toss garments that have faded or donate fabric you mistakenly purchased in an unflattering color. Fashion trends for tie-dye effects and bright, saturated colors are still going strong, with
Share your stitchy story
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is putting together a collection of stories about needlepoint, and she invites you to submit your story for consideration. She says,
Don’t worry if you aren’t a professional writer, a great story is better … Read More ...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
Oooooooooo, pretty! Appliqued and embroidered zippered pouches by Rachel of Roxy Creations. Go to her blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Crewel tree ornament
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More ...
Tutorial: From scraps to elegant ornaments
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More ...
Ending couched goldwork threads
When you couch metallic threads, you wind up with some stiff little cut ends poking out. What are you supposed to do with that? The answer is simple. Mary Corbet demonstrates. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.… Read More ...
Attend HGA’s Convergence
Here’s some interesting news posted on the Textile Arts Center’s blog:
… Read More ...The Handweaver’s Guild of America have issued a call for entries for their Convergence Conference in July of 2012 in Southern California.
Exhibit: July 18-21, 2012,
Racaire goes steampunk
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework departs from her usual medieval-style embroidery to make her first steampunk garment–a cloak with a gorgeously ornate embroidered design. Go, Racaire! See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Spacing lettering transfers
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching responds to readers’ requests and shares a tutorial for getting the spacing right when you’re transferring lettering. Her technique is unique and very smart. Check it out.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Christmas lights ornament
This little string of Christmas lights couldn’t be safer–or cuter. They’re Mollie Johanson‘s latest free Christmas ornament design. Yea! Go to her Wild Olive post for the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More ...
Gift idea: Send a stitcher a pattern subscription
Check out this awesome suggestion from Carina of Carina’s Craftblog:
… Read More ...If you’re a bit late with the Christmas gift buying, especially for the stitchy people in your life (or yourself!) – look no further, because I’ve got a pretty
A scarf worthy of royalty
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments was inspired to create this stunning scarf by a description of the embroidery adorning King Henry VIII of England’s coronation procession. (How I wish they’d had cameras back in those days!) This embroidery is probably more … Read More ...
Book review: Jewish Threads
Even though I’m not Jewish, I love Jewish Threads: A Hands-On Guide to Stitching Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts
by Diana Drew with Robert Grayson. The book includes instructions for 30 needlework projects–beautiful, practical, meaningful objects for … Read More ...