Art, patterns and techniques
Poppytalk Handmade has issued the following call for handmade valentine and wedding items:
… Read More ...This is an open call for submissions for our upcoming online Love Transforms Market/Exhibit at Poppytalk Handmade which will run January 16 – February 10/12. One of
Fourteen Countess created this beautiful ornament by transferring a photo of a jasmine flower to fabric and framing it with felt and embroidery. The finishing touch? A few drops of jasmine scented essential oil in the ornament’s stuffing. Brilliant! While … Read More ...
Maureen of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions embellished this gorgeous crazy-quilt block as part of a round robin. The silk-ribbon wreath just stuns me. How I wish she’d give us a tutorial showing how it was done. Maybe if we all comment … Read More ...
It’s Domestic Bliss Week on Lucky Jackson’s blog, and I’m loving every minute of it. Go to her blog to see more almost-naughty stitched scenes.… Read More ...
Kalidarling is sharing her pattern for this cute little hedgehog ornament. Go to her flickr post for the link to the download.
Many thanks to Craftzine.com for highlighting this little sweetie.… Read More ...
Megan Noel shares a nifty idea for thoughtful but quick ornaments, good for last-minute decorating or gifts. Fussy-cut little images from fabric prints to peek out through the felt window. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
My old aunties called gift tags “to-froms.” I love these to-froms by Curbly for their stitchy goodness. I love them even more because each has a pocket on the back to hold a gift card or a bit of cash! … Read More ...
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
You’ll love the tutorial from vintage umbrella for these sweet nesting doll ornaments. I even love them without the ricrac. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Kelly Fletcher shares this news:
… Read More ...Just to let you know that the latest issue of my e-mag, The Stitch and Thimble, is now available for sale on my website. I think it’s one of my best yet. Issue 06
Back in October, I mentioned the efforts of Shari Jensen and the Stitchmap Yahoo Group to gather and share stitchy stash with women in eastern Texas who lost their homes to widespread wildfires. This week, Shari filled me in on … Read More ...
Check out this sweet note I received from Jen of Funk & Weber Designs:
… Read More ...The question I am most often asked by Stitching for Literacy participants is, “How do I finish my bookmarks?”
I’ve been answering that question for
Khadija of Creative Mind shows us how to amp up a simple cardigan with thin leather appliques. Her technique uses fabric glue, but she notes that the leather designs could be stitched to the sweater. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
If your Christmas tree is still looking a little bare, you can whip up a bunch of these shabby chic stars in no time. Aleka of Fishes Make Wishes shows us how it’s done. See her tute.
Looking for … Read More ...
Marilee of Yarnplayer shares her favorite technique for tatting a ring. See her video tute.… Read More ...
