You probably already know that Mr X Stitch blog is much more than the writing of Jamie Chalmers (Mr X, himself). Jamie has always recruited columnists who are accomplished at both needlearts and writing and who are savvy about what’s … Read More ...
Lacey postage
Russia is honoring its lacemaking tradition by featuring handmade lace on four sets of postage stamps. Each block–the full image–separates into four triangular stamps. Love it. Find out more from the Lace News post.… Read More ...
Pull the loose thread
I know knitting is outside my beat; but this is so freakin brilliant, I can’t pass up the chance to post about it. This wall calendar, designed by Patrick Frey and marketed by the Victoria and Albert Museum, is made … Read More ...
Happy holidays!
If you are celebrating a holiday–with a sleigh ride in the snow or a summer barbecue or anything in between–I hope it is filled with joy. If you don’t observe holidays, I hope you enjoy a few days of rest … Read More ...
Custom-stitched specs
This almost makes me happy that I wear spectacles. Fashioningtech.com says,
… Read More ...Fusing traditional crafts with rapid prototyping technologies, Chloë McCormick and Nicholas O’Donnell-Hoare have designed a customizable pair of 3D printed tapestry glasses. The frames are printed with tiny holes
Stitch like Jane
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 ...
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 ...
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
The new Stitch and Thimble is out!
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
Texas fire relief continues
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 ...
Free ebook from Funk & Weber
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
Farewell, Erica
We must say another good-bye. Embroidery legend Erica Wilson died Tuesday at age 83. I certainly never met Erica, but I felt she was my friend. Like so many others, I took up the needle in the early 1970s, inspired … Read More ...
Technical difficulties
In case you haven’t yet heard, CraftGossip is having intermittent technical difficulties, mostly related to images. But don’t worry; you won’t miss anything. We’ll catch you up on all the latest news as soon as things stabilize!… Read More ...
Learn embroidery techniques with Karen Ruane
You could take a class led by our beloved Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery. Embroider, embellish, create begins on line in January. Karen says,
… Read More ...Join me on an amazing journey in which you will create a unique, individual and
The legacy of Ann MacBeth
John Hopper has posted a fascinating article on The Textile Blog about Ann Macbeth’s early 20th century efforts to use embroidery education to empower women. He says in part,
… Read More ...During her teaching period embroidery was still considered a potentially profitable