Art, patterns and techniques
Little birds pause to sing or spread their elegant wings in this collection of ten embroidery patterns by Kathy Schmitz. The wall hangings and pillows are just perfect for adding timeless style to your home’s decor. Embroider and sew a … Read More ...
Learn how to do the big stitch technique of sashiko with these 8 simple sashiko sewing projects from the book Simple Sashiko.
Learn how to do the big stitch technique of sashiko with these 8 simple sashiko sewing projects. Traditional … Read More ...
Learn the stunning art of Japanese Sashiko stitching with this comprehensive tutorial guide that’s jam-packed with inspirational craft ideas. Sashiko, meaning “little stabs”, it’s a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced basic running stitches to create eye-catching geometric … Read More ...
Silke Bosbach shows you how to create 15 stunning embroidery designs which blend modern techniques with the simple and traditional Japanese method of Sashiko.
Traditional Sashiko is a simple folk technique originally used for darning. While the conventional … Read More ...
Mending Matters
explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current sashiko trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and bold—but draw on traditional Japanese stitching.
It does all this through just … Read More ...
I wanted to share with you an upcoming embroidery kit from becker&mayer! books: Embroidery Designs: Natural Splendor, publishing September 25.
Add sophisticated flair to your needlework with the nature patterns of Embroidery Designs: Natural Splendor
This kit includes 12 step-by-step … Read More ...
So I might have a Craft crush or Plastic Canvas crush on Diane from Craftypod.com. When I was picking through her pages on Plastic Canvas (keep an eye out for some features from her site) I came across this article. … Read More ...
Yuki Sugashima’s THE HAND-STITCHED FLOWER GARDEN
is filled with ideas for creating beautiful and practical handcrafted gifts. The 20 projects are quick-and-easy to make; incorporate the dozens of floral designs showcased in the stitch galleries; and range from a cell … Read More ...
I am so excited that I had a chance to interview Cheryl Fall and review her newest book, Simply Samplers
. The book is a wonderful mix of projects and tutorials for the beginner and advanced stitcher. The directions are … Read More ...
Want to snazz up that drab dress? Give yourself a new look without going overboard or maybe even just spruce up the house with a touch of spring flowers. Now you can with Megan Hunt’s new book, Fabric Blooms
. … Read More ...
If Aimee Ray wants to write it, I want to read it. If she wants to design it, I want to stitch it. So when I received a review copy of the third book in her Doodle Stitching
series, I … Read More ...
A new issue of Kelly Fletcher‘s Stitch & Thimble ezine is available now. Kelly says,
I’ve doubled the size of the publication and added a host of new features, but kept the cover price at just £5.
More content … Read More ...
Stefanie of Craftside gives us the rundown on their book The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework
by Linda Wyszynski. And as a special treat, she shares a page of the book that demos how to stitch ribbon rosebuds. Check … Read More ...
Enjoy the video review by Sara of Crafts of Texture of Hand Stitch Perspective
s by Alice Kettle and Jane McKeating. Sara says,
… Read More ...I think this is a great reference book for any professional, or craft student who is passionate
