This beautiful technique is new to me: Japanese smocking. Carolyn of caro-rose-creations lets us peek at a bag she made at a local workshop. Awesome. You can see more at Carolyn’s blog post. And if you are familiar with … Read More ...
Best-ever tatting
Heather of Tatted Treasures invited her readers to share their best-ever tatting. You’ll enjoy seeing the submissions, like this tatted bouquet by Alma of Two Shuttles. See Heather’s post.… Read More ...
Grizzly bear trophy
This faux taxidermy cracks me up. That’s all. It’s by Bree of Anatomically Incorrect Creatures. Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Free Aemilia Ars needlelace patterns
Jeanine in Canada gives us the heads-up that ten classic needlelace patterns are now available for download from Aemilia Ars website. The story behind these beautiful patterns is fascinating. Go to Jeanine’s Italian Needlework blog post to learn a bit … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dala horse stocking
If you love the Swedish Dala horses popping up all over the web, you’ll adore the latest holiday tutorial by Jenny of allsorts. She uses simple felt applique to add Dala-horse flair to a Christmas stocking. See her tute.… Read More ...
Brilliant gifting
This sweet little beaded heart, created by Yesteryear Embroideries, is actually a pocket for delivering a small gift. I think it would be perfect to hang on the Christmas tree each year with a small surprise inside. And I … Read More ...
Bead a little stocking
Chris of Themeaparty.com has guest posted a tutorial on whip up for creating a dear little felt stocking embellished with beaded snowflakes. You could also use the snowflake patterns–free on the post–on ornaments or other Christmas crafts. See the tute… Read More ...
Inspiration: Racaire
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework has done a couple of gorgeous needlebooks lately using Klosterstitch. See more at her posts Queen and We Have Dragons. Browse her blog for more information about Klosterstitch.… Read More ...
Compete for the 2012 Hand and Lock prize
Hand and Lock has put out the call for entries for the 2012 Prize for Embroidery. The announcement page says,
… Read More ...This years HAND & LOCK prize for Embroidery brief is inspired by celebration. With an exciting year ahead in the
Tutorial: Applique snowman stocking
Haley Pierson-Cox of Craftzine.com shows us how to make a cuddly Christmas stocking with hand applique and embroidery. The trees and snowman just beg for your special customization. Go to her tute.
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Illuminated stitching
Terry of And Sew It Goes recommends this little finger light as a stocking stuffer for stitchers. It becomes a little headlight for the finger that guides the needle. I’m not totally confident about how well this would work. But … Read More ...
Inspiration: Schindermania!
Why did schinders stitch this child in a sock monkey costume? Because he’s a real kid, and that was his real Halloween costume, and this is a portrait pillow. I said: portrait pillow. She takes commissions. Just sayin… Go to … Read More ...
Holiday inspiration: The Cotton Floozy
OMG! This little hoop by the Cotton Floozy made me snort laugh. If you don’t get it, you definitely need to rent and watch A Christmas Story. Go to Cotton Floozy’s blog.
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Tutorial: Petite purse ornaments
Michele of michele made me created this little purse ornament as a novel way to deliver a gift of Christmas cash. So smart and pretty! And, unless the recipient steals away with the ornie, you can reuse it year after … Read More ...
Win some first-class shears
Collette of Serendipity Handmade is spreading holiday cheer by giving away a pair of Gingher dressmaker shears. Go to her blog post for entry rules. Deadline: December 24.… Read More ...